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swing states


Meanings
  • noun

    States that may switch their political allegiance from one party to another.

    - "The election results in swing states are always uncertain."
    - "The outcome of the presidential race depends on the swing states."

Synonyms

battleground state , purple state
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swing state , swing states
Etymology
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The term 'swing states' emerged in the late 20th century during U.S. presidential elections.


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  1. The first use of the term 'swing state' in a U.S. presidential election was during the 1976 campaign between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.

  2. In the 2000 election, Florida was the most significant swing state as it ultimately decided the outcome of the election.


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  1. Battleground states: Swing states are also referred to as battleground states because both major political parties focus their campaign efforts on these states.


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Swing states play a crucial role in U.S. presidential elections as they can influence the outcome of the election.

How to Memorize "swing states"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pendulum swinging between two political parties in swing states.

  2. associate

    - Associate swing states with uncertainty and close elections.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym SWS (Swing States) to remember the significance of these states in U.S. elections.


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