mainstream candidate
[ˈmeɪnˌstrim ˈkændɪdeɪt]
nounpl: mainstream candidates
candidato tradicional / candidato estabelecido
1. A political candidate who represents the conventional views and policies of the major political parties, appealing to the broad center of the electorate rather than to ideological extremes
The mainstream candidate focused on economic stability and healthcare reform.
O candidato tradicional concentrou-se na estabilidade econômica e na reforma da saúde.
2. A candidate who is well-established, supported by party leadership, and follows conventional political strategies
Unlike the insurgent campaign, the mainstream candidate had significant donor support.
Diferentemente da campanha insurgente, o candidato estabelecido tinha apoio significativo de doadores.
NYC Slang
establishment pick / regular Joe candidate
Related Idioms & Phrases
play it safe like a mainstream candidate
go against the grain (opposite of mainstream candidate behavior)
stick to the middle of the road (characteristic of mainstream candidates)
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