Mugwumps - Wikipedia The Mugwumps were Republican political activists in the United States who were intensely opposed to political corruption They were never formally organized They famously switched parties from the Republican Party by supporting Democratic candidate Grover Cleveland in the 1884 United States presidential election
MUGWUMP Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Mugwump is an anglicized version of a word used by Massachusett Indians to mean "war leader " The word was sometimes jestingly applied in early America to someone who was the "head guy "
Mugwump | Description, History, Leaders | Britannica Mugwump, in U S politics, member of a reform-oriented faction of the Republican Party that refused to support the candidacy of James G Blaine for the presidency in 1884 Instead, the Mugwumps supported the Democratic nominee, Grover Cleveland
Mugwump: Mythical Creatures Mugwump is a mythical creature that is believed to exist in North American folklore According to local legends, Mugwumps are usually seen near water bodies such as lakes, rivers, and marshes Witnesses have described the creature as having a round head and nose like an animal
Mugwumps - Political Dictionary In American politics, the term “mugwumps” was first used to describe those who left the Republican party in favor of the Democrats in 1884 to vote for Glover Cleveland instead of the GOP nominee James Blaine At a contentious 1884 Republican convention, Blaine beat out Chester Arthur for the nomination on the fourth ballot