"Buckley rule" meaning in All languages combined

See Buckley rule on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Buckley rule [canonical]
Etymology: After William F. Buckley Jr., who stated the rule in connection with National Review magazine. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Buckley rule
  1. (US politics) The rule of supporting the most right-wing viable candidate for a given office. Wikipedia link: National Review, William F. Buckley Jr. Tags: US Categories (topical): US politics Synonyms: Buckley's rule
    Sense id: en-Buckley_rule-en-name-hKK8JSo2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, politics

Alternative forms

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