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stump speech
This term carries a strong connotation of political routine and repetition. It describes a polished, standardized address that a candidate delivers multiple times to different audiences, emphasizing the "campaign trail" aspect of politics where the message is refined for maximum impact across various demographics.
Historically, the term evokes the image of early American politicians standing on actual tree stumps to be heard by crowds in rural areas. While modern candidates use podiums and stages, the phrase remains the standard way to describe the repetitive nature of campaign rhetoric.
Meanings
Examples
The candidate delivered his stump speech to a crowd of thousands.
I have heard this same stump speech in every town we have visited.
He needs to refine his stump speech if he wants to win the primary.
The senator stood on the podium and began her usual stump speech.
Maybe I should add a few local references to my stump speech for this city.
The crowd cheered as the governor finished his energetic stump speech.
Her stump speech was polished and professional but lacked genuine emotion.
We are just reciting a stump speech and not actually answering the questions.