Favorite Son (Noun)
Meaning
A United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The presidential candidate was considered a favorite son in his home state of Texas, where he had served as governor for two terms.
- As a favorite son of New York, the senator was able to secure a large number of delegates from his home state during the primary election.
- The congressman was a favorite son in his home state of California, where he had represented his district for over 20 years.
- Despite his national ambitions, the governor was still seen as a favorite son in his home state of Illinois, where he had built a reputation as a pragmatic leader.
- The senator's status as a favorite son in his home state of Florida helped him to secure a crucial endorsement from the state's Republican party.