plural of polite fiction

(historical, 1950s, US, politics) The ideology of the U.S. Democratic Party during the 1950s.

The elite or upper crust of society. / That portion of society that is especially concerned with etiquette, proper behavior, and politeness.

The political strategy of engaging with small groups of individuals in face-to-face interactions.

(Ireland, derogatory, informal) political activity that is more evidently concerned with addressing the immediate needs of the local electorate than with strategy that might affect the national interest.

Communicating (often contentious) political ideas in coded language, such that only a small group of voters understands them as they are meant to be understood.

Alternative form of dog-whistle politics

Alternative form of all politics is local

A form of politics where persons rarely or never disagree with more powerful organizations.

(chiefly US, politics) Ultimately, constituents and voters are concerned most about issues that affect their personal lives and home communities, and they vote accordingly.