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straw vote

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straw vote
n.
An unofficial vote or poll indicating the trend of opinion on a candidate or issue. Also called straw poll.
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Noun1.straw vote - an unofficial vote taken to determine opinion on some issue
straw poll
opinion poll, poll, public opinion poll, canvass - an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
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On the contrary, both were introduced as ordinary bills, noticed and heard in the usual way, put into subcommittees which were also noticed, and then, because they were important to balancing the budget, given straw votes in a noticed committee work session and proposed to the Finance Committee for the budget.
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Apparently his backers wanted to make their endorsement quickly Friday because a straw vote was to be held Tuesday among a group of conservatives on the RNC indicating their favorite for chairman.
Gizzi on Politics by John Gizzi / Human Events
The straw vote was not taken, but board members made it clear they want to resolve the hearing soon, and advised Brady Sullivan to fix things with Weetabix by November.
Weetabix firmly against housing by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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