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blue wall en · NOUN

Etymology

From blue (“the representative color of the political party, and the solidity of support for that party in that region”) + wall.

Meanings

  1. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of blue wall of silence.

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blue wall en · PROPN

Etymology

From blue (“the representative color of the political party, and the solidity of support for that party in that region”) + wall.

Meanings

  1. (US) A group of states known for consistently voting Democratic in presidential elections from 1992 through 2012.
    • Mr. Martin says that Mr. Walz’s bio and skill set will make him an asset in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania – three “blue wall” states crucial to winning the presidential election. 2024 August 6, Cameron Joseph, “What Tim Walz brings to the table as Kamala Harris’ VP pick”, in The Christian Science Monitor:
  2. (US) A group of states known for consistently voting Democratic in presidential elections from 1992 through 2012. ▸ The three battleground states that were dislodged from the 1992-2012 group in 2016: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin.
  3. (UK) A group of Conservative-leaning parliamentary constituencies that are seen as shifting away from the party.

Coordinates

red wall