PoliticsAugust 19, 2026

stumping

STUMP-ing

Definition

The act of traveling around to give speeches or campaign on behalf of a political cause or candidate.

Etymology

Derived from 19th-century American political tradition, where candidates would literally stand on tree stumps to address crowds in rural areas. It evolved to refer generally to any active political campaigning.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe Democrats campaigning for socialist policies, noting that their physical appearance should not distract voters from the ideological content of their messaging.

Fox News Panel Freaks Out Over Good-Looking Democrats: 'Even in a Tight T-Shirt, It's Still Socialism'

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