big umbrella

[Joel S. Berson]

At 10/26/2008 11:39 AM, David Barnhart wrote:
>Seen this morning in the NYT, _big-umbrella_:
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>"Big-umbrella politics improves chances, but raises concerns." (p 26)
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>Seems to be the same here as "big-tent".

Under an umbrella, as contrasted with a tent, one can bring change by
moving (to the left?) with your party.

Joel

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