negative campaigning
Example Sentences
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Imagine a world in which the two candidates for president of the United States both rigorously refuse to engage in negative campaigning.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
Supporters of ranked voting say it gives voters more choice and encourages candidates who need a coalition of support to win to move away from negative campaigning.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023
“She really made a point of steering away from negative campaigning or criticizing her opponents,” Heckendorn said.
From Slate • Nov. 23, 2022
Peltola, who has spoken out against negative campaigning, discussed her interest in working across the aisle.
From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2022
Asked to recall this period, Ms. Swift recalled an old aphorism about politics: “This ain’t bean bag,” a standard response to those wounded by negative campaigning.
From New York Times • Sep. 12, 2021
