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Mugwump Mug Wump Noun Person Acts Independently Remains Neutral

Mugwump refers to an independent or neutral person in politics, especially a Republican who opposed James G. Blaine in 1884.

Mugwump (MUG-wump) is a noun for a person who acts independently or remains neutral in politics, particularly a Republican who refused to support James G. Blaine in 1884.

Front mugwump \MUG-wump\
Back noun
1. A person who acts independently or remains neutral, especially in politics.
2. Often Mugwump. A Republican who bolted the party in 1884, refusing to support presidential candidate James G. Blaine.

[Massachusett mugquomp, mummugquomp, war leader.]

"Mr. and Mrs. America are hopelessly moderate mugwumps, difference-splitters par excellence."

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