party faithful
Devoted political base
The party faithful are the loyal, committed members of a political party—those who reliably support its candidates, attend its events, and champion its positions through wins and losses alike.
The phrase often appears when discussing primary elections or conventions, where these dedicated supporters hold disproportionate influence: The candidate's speech was designed to energize the party faithful.
- loyalistFaithful supporter of authority
- true blueCompletely and permanently loyal
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
- true believerCompletely committed adherent
card-carrying member · rank and file · base · hardcore · diehard · old guard · supporter · cadre · member · delegate · activist · boots on the ground · grassroots · get out the vote · primary voter · voter · swing vote · zealot
- party politicsbipartisan, nonpartisan, machine politics, Democrat, Republican
- political supportersactivist, advocate, backer, supporter, volunteer
- electionsballot, ballots, voter registration, candidates, polls
party faithfulswing voters
Uncommitted potential voters
independents · floating voters · turncoats · fence-sitters · waverers
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