Limousine liberal
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Limousine liberal is a pejorative term originating in the United States to describe affluent individuals who publicly champion liberal or progressive policies aimed at addressing inequality and social
The term references limousines as a symbol of affluence.
Mario Procaccino
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Mario Angelo Procaccino was an Italian-American lawyer, comptroller, and candidate for Mayor of New York City.
Limousine liberal
…champagne socialist", "silver-spoon socialist", "Mercedes Marxist", "Gangnam leftist", and "Red nobility". Democratic New York City mayoral hopeful Mario Procaccino coined the term "limousine liberal" to characterize incumbent mayor John Lindsay and his wealthy Manhattan backers during a heated 1969 campaign…
Procaccino, 1970-1980
Procaccino campaign poster, Courage, experience, understanding - Mario A. Procaccino, Mayor, Abraham D. Beame, Comptroller, Francis X. Smith, Council President