DINO

From RationalWiki

DINO is an acronym meaning "Democrat in Name Only." It refers to DLC and similar Democrats who are more concerned about increasing party influence than standing by the party platform. They often, but not always, are trying to compete in more conservative states by leaning to the right.

Accusations are sometimes made by the party faithful for good reason; they are also made to dissociate the accuser from rhetorical responsibility when it is convenient.

It should be noted that the House of Representatives, at least, is now "perfectly sorted," meaning that the most conservative Democrat is still more liberal than the most liberal Republican, according to all satisfactory measures of such things. This rather screams that there are no DINOs in the House.

[edit] See Also

• RINO
• No True Scotsman

S T U B (The Pet Goat ate it)