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  • n  a candidate put forward to divide the Opposition or to mask the true candidate
  • n  something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
  • n  screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
  • n  a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game

  • McMahan demanded that the Senator withdraw his stalking-horse charge.
  • Brawny, drawling Sam Hobbs, union-hating Alabama Democrat, drew the bill, stalking-horse for other labor measures to come.
  • They stand little chance, but could serve as a stalking-horse for a more viable candidate, such as Heseltine or Portillo.
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  • Blucora rallies following report of Brookstone bid
    The WSJ reports Blucora ( BCOR +3% ) is prepping an all-cash bid for struggling specialty electronics retailer Brookstone that would trump a $260M stalking-horse offer ($120M in cash + the assumption of $140M in debt) from private Spencer Spirit Holdings. Sources state Blucora would merge Brookstone with online electronics accessory retailer Monoprice ( acquired last year for $180M). Shares ...
    March 31, 2014 - Seeking Alpha

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