abracadabra
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concede defeat in the election
This act of electoral fraud, involving activities like ballot stuffing or tampering with vote counts, fundamentally undermines the legitimacy of a government.
to fix the election results
In Federalist No. 35, Alexander Hamilton argues against a mandatory "farmer Congressman," stating that a merchant could adequately do this for both commerce and agriculture, emphasizing the concept of virtual representation.
represent constituents
After the final, breathtaking aerial sequence in the new Cirque du Soleil show, the lead performers remained on stage for nearly ten minutes for this from an audience.
receive a standing ovation
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renege on your campaign pledges
A party will typically do this several weeks before a general election, using it as a key tool to set the news agenda, frame the debate, and force opponents to react to their policy platform.
launch a party manifesto
In 2019, high-profile Minister of Justice in Canada did this amid accusations of political pressure in a corporate prosecution, creating a major crisis for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
resign from the cabinet
A skilled comedian must be a master of improvisation, not just to tell jokes, but to withstand this from a disruptive audience.
heckle the speaker
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send a delegation to represent
In a parliamentary system, if no party wins a majority, the head of state typically invites the leader most likely to command the confidence of the house to attempt to do this.
form a coalition government
After Barack Obama's decisive 2008 victory, several prominent Republican politicians adopted a more conciliatory tone, a move critics dismissed as merely this, rather than a genuine shift in ideology.
jumping the bandwagon
While political in origin, this practice is also used by corporations and non-profits who send teams to neighborhoods to do this for a new product or a local initiative.
canvass the voters
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vote along party lines
While most associated with the UN, this action can also be taken by regional bodies like NATO or the African Union in response to a crisis within their own sphere of influence.
convene a security council meeting
In 1992, Bill Clinton's strategist James Carville famously coined the phrase "It's the economy, stupid" to keep the campaign focused on an issue that would do this, effectively ousting an incumbent president.
capture the public mood
The U.S. process is notoriously difficult, requiring a two-thirds congressional majority and ratification by three-fourths of states, while many other democracies can do this with a simple legislative supermajority.
amend the constitution