stump oratory
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In the elections in 1880, Gladstone introduced stump oratory to British democracy.
From Time Magazine Archive
A political spectacle, with red fire, torches, floats, old-time stump oratory, and the whole Rotary Club enacting scenes from the Lincoln era, was in readiness.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Since when have you taken to stump oratory, Betty?"
From The Outdoor Girls on Pine Island Or, A Cave and What It Contained by Hope, Laura Lee
One of the reasons why he detested what he called stump oratory was because he believed it to be a great school of insincerity.
From Historical and Political Essays by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole
He practised stump oratory by repeating the sermons, and sometimes by preaching himself to his brothers and sister.
From Lectures and Essays by Smith, Goldwin
