palinism

noun

1. (uncountable)The political philosophy associated with U.S. public figure Sarah Palin.

   “The essence of Palinism is emotional, not ideological.”

   “Palinism still seeks to balance the social conservatism and economic liberty of Reaganism, but it takes seriously the Goldwater extremism speech in its hyperactive purism and refusal to compromise.”

2. (countable)A statement or turn of phrase used by U.S. public figure Sarah Palin that is unintentionally comical due to malapropisms, dubious coherency, etc.

   “Sarah Palin has stepped in with her peculiar style of speaking. There are literally thousands of sites catering to the insatiable appetite for Palinisms.”

   “An entire book could be dedicated to 'Palinisms'—the gaffes made by the Republican vice-presidential candidate.”