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Slideshow and Poll: Political Euphemisms

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

On Tuesday's Brian Lehrer Show, Ralph Keyes, author of the new book Euphemania: Our Love Affair with Euphemisms, discussed some classic cases of political rephrasing. Callers chimed in with their suggestions, and now we want to know what you think. Look at the examples in the slideshow, then vote on your "favorite"!