Difference between revisions of "Political capital"
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'''Political capital''' is a term referring to the amount of influence a public figure has over the government. It is typically gained by successfully achieving one's goals and by having a favorable image with the public. In turn, it is lost by being ineffective, unsuccessful, and unpopular. | '''Political capital''' is a term referring to the amount of influence a public figure has over the government. It is typically gained by successfully achieving one's goals and by having a favorable image with the public. In turn, it is lost by being ineffective, unsuccessful, and unpopular. | ||
| − | The term came to prominence when [[President]] [[George W. Bush]] used it numerous times following his victory in the 2004 presidential election.[http://www.eagleforum.org/column/2005/jan05/05-01-05.html] | + | The term came to prominence when [[President]] [[George W. Bush]] used it numerous times following his victory in the 2004 presidential election.<ref>Schlafly, Phyllis (01-05-2005) [http://www.eagleforum.org/column/2005/jan05/05-01-05.html ''Spending Bush's "Political Capital"''] Eagle Forum</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:33, November 20, 2008
Political capital is a term referring to the amount of influence a public figure has over the government. It is typically gained by successfully achieving one's goals and by having a favorable image with the public. In turn, it is lost by being ineffective, unsuccessful, and unpopular.
The term came to prominence when President George W. Bush used it numerous times following his victory in the 2004 presidential election.[1]
References
- ↑ Schlafly, Phyllis (01-05-2005) Spending Bush's "Political Capital" Eagle Forum
