clown-car primary
A primary election with a large number of serious candidates, usually more than four,…A primary election with a large number of serious candidates, usually more than four, making it possible that the winner will have been chosen by only a small portion of the electorate.
Meaning
1 senses(US, derogatory)A primary election with a large number of serious candidates, usually more than four, making it possible that the winner will have been chosen by only a small portion of the electorate.
Origin
From clown car + primary.From clown car + primary.
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Forms
plural: clown-car primaries| Singular | clown-car primary |
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See also
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