clothespin vote

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What does clothespin vote mean?

A vote that is cast for a given candidate despite personal reservations or a distaste for that individual.

Where does clothespin vote come from?

From the idea of figuratively holding one’s nose and voting.

How to pronounce clothespin vote

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