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coattails effect

/ˈkoʊtˌteɪlz ɪˈfɛkt/

Traducción: Fenómeno político por el cual un candidato o líder muy popular arrastra votos para otros candidatos del mismo partido, permitiéndoles ganar gracias al respaldo o prestigio de la figura principal.

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/ˈkoʊtˌteɪlz ɪˈfɛkt/C1formalamericanpolitical
  • esFenómeno político por el cual un candidato o líder muy popular arrastra votos para otros candidatos del mismo partido, permitiéndoles ganar gracias al respaldo o prestigio de la figura principal.

A political phenomenon where a popular candidate or party leader attracts votes for other candidates from the same party, allowing them to ride to victory on the coattails of the more prominent figure.

  1. Political advantageC1formalamerican

    The tendency of a popular political party leader to attract votes for other candidates of the same party in an election.

    esefecto de arrastre

    • The senator's popularity created a strong coattails effect for his party's candidates.
    • Many local politicians benefited from the coattails effect of the presidential candidate.
    • The coattails effect can significantly influence the outcome of down-ballot races.