New Politics

American

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

politics concerned more with grass-roots participation in the political process than with party loyalty or affiliation: identified especially with the candidacies of Senators Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern.

Etymology

Origin of New Politics

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Emily Cherniack — the founder of New Politics, which backs bipartisan candidates with military or national security backgrounds and supports Spanberger and Luria — said that she did believe Kiggans and Vega were “formidable” opponents.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022

One of them, New Politics, supports candidates with a record of national service like the military or Teach for America.

From New York Times • May 12, 2018

The New Politics Leadership Academy trains military veterans and alumni from the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other service organizations for campaigns.

From Slate • Jan. 18, 2017

Called the New Politics, this set of priorities emphasized personal morality over class interest.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 24, 2016

Lawmaker Yoo Eun Hye of the liberal opposition New Politics Alliance for Democracy said the decision reflected social changes.

From US News • Feb. 26, 2015

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