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political wonks, is there a specific term for when a candidate makes what should be an irrelevant pledge in order to cast doubt on an opponent?

Posted by Max Oct 17 '17, 16:49

a term like "dog whistle"?

Like a claim "and finally, I vow that my administration will *NOT* practice Satanic rituals on Tuesday nights" to make listeners wonder if an incumbent is a weekly practitioner.

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Misdirection by implication. - ReluctantCynic Oct 17, 17:22
Shade. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 17, 17:03
FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt), misdirection, misleading. -- nm* - budice Oct 17, 16:52

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political wonks, is there a specific term for when a candidate makes what should be an irrelevant pledge in order to cast doubt on an opponent?

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