English Explanatory Dictionary

Buckley rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The rule of supporting the most right-wing viable candidate for a given office.

Word forms

Buckley rule the Buckley rule Buckley's rule

Etymology

After William F. Buckley Jr., who stated the rule in connection with National Review magazine.

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