"Obamacon" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-Obamacon.ogg [Australia] Forms: Obamacons [plural]
Etymology: Short for Obama conservative. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Obamacon (plural Obamacons)
  1. (US, politics, slang) A conservative (especially a Republican) who supports or supported the election of Barack Obama as president. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Barack Obama, Fans (people), Politics Synonyms: Obamacan, Obama-con

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