"Mugwump" Rides the Fence

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Mugwump is a playful label for someone who's unable to make up their mind on an issue. The term began as a Massachusett word meaning "war leader." Then, in the 1880s, reformers who ditched their party to back Grover Cleveland for president adopted the word, which tends to retain a political bent to this day. When the dinner-table debate starts feeling more like an election campaign, just declare yourself a mugwump and say, "I'll pass."

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June 30, 2025

mugwump

[ muhg-wuhmp ] noun

a person who is unable to make up his or her mind on an issue

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