Meanings of political punching in English

They are tired of being used as political punching bags.

Senators used to view the Fed as way too important to be used as a political punching bag.

The law has become a political punching bag for the Democratic presidential candidates and other top party members.

The U.S. presidential election also cast a negative light on the company and turned it into a political punching bag.

Sebelius has become a political punching bag for Republicans who have repeatedly called on her to resign over the flawed rollout of the website.

Mexico has urged all sides to complete the negotiations before the campaign ramps up in February to avoid having them become a political punching bag.