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  • proper noun uncountable The political philosophy associated with the US president John F. Kennedy.

Etymologies

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Kennedy +‎ -ism

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Examples

  • It is a philosophical challenge between the DLC Clintonism and liberal Kennedyism.

    Caroline Kennedy on V.P. Vetting - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • While the Kennedys seem thankfully to be finished in politics, what about Kennedyism?

    Latest Articles thecatholicthing.org 2010

  • What faithful Catholic did not ponder late Tuesday night that the election of Scott Brown to the "Kennedy seat" was God's judgment on Kennedyism.

    Latest Articles thecatholicthing.org 2010

  • Kennedyism being the proposition that one may defend the sick and the poor in some circumstances but in other circumstances support their deliberate killing.

    Latest Articles thecatholicthing.org 2010

  • Paterson didn't just reject Caroline Kennedy, he rejected Kennedyism in all its phases - as a dynasty, a policy movement,

    Hot Air » Top Picks 2009

  • It’s a struggle between pragmatic Clintonism and liberal Kennedyism.

    Obama and Clinton Chat - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • Father ")" the election of Scott Brown to the "Kennedy seat" was God's judgment on Kennedyism. "

    Latest Articles thecatholicthing.org 2010

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