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What does it mean?
Ron Paul is portrayed as a serious maverick, unlike a previous, perhaps less serious, one.
In plain terms
He is a genuine maverick.
What can you take from it?
Recognize and support true independent thinkers.

Where it applies

  • candidate evaluation
  • political analysis

Putting it to work

  • highlight candidates who break party lines

Questions to consider

  • What distinguishes a serious maverick from a token one?
  • How does maverick behavior affect governance?

Another view

Labeling someone a maverick can be vague and subjective.

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