Meanings of political blackmail in English

Did he give in to political blackmail, and condone self-righteous slaughter-- agenuinewar?

Everyone's fear is that the weapons may be used for " political blackmail".

And Russia has a rich tradition of political blackmail.

Public opinion would not, perhaps, at that time have protected your property from political blackmail.

Former tánaiste Senator Michael McDowell has claimed there is political blackmail'' involved in deferring judicial appointments.

We have opened ourselves to perpetual political blackmail.

Case of political blackmail, you see, and the young lady thought she could handle it herself.

He accused National, ACT and NZ First of political blackmail, saying they had wanted the election delayed for their own gain.

The legal procedures are now openly used as tools of political blackmail and exerting pressure, Orban's Fidesz party said in reaction to the announcements.

There was clearly a lot of bad feeling and some major political blackmail flying about-Nathalieherself had had the wheels loosened on her car.

Political blackmail for more money is a standard tactic of the farming lobby, and it works.