Political Platform (Noun)
Meaning
A document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's campaign promises were all outlined in the party's official political platform that was released months prior to the election.
- Voters often examine a party's political platform before making a decision on which candidate to support.
- Their candidate simply ignored the party platform and focused on the opposing party's weaknesses instead.
- The opposition party crafted a new, more inclusive political platform to garner the support of undecided voters.
- After reviewing the party's political platform, many voters felt that it did not adequately address the pressing issues of the time.