Block and others used the word as a synonym for demagoguery, baseless defamation, and mudslinging. The mudslinging and rhetoric that typified their previous campaign began again in early September. I think people are really tired of the mudslinging and the silliness [contemporary politics]. Charges of mudslinging and dirty politics continued in the general election between Pappageorge and Levin. The election was characterised for usage of populist practices and mudslinging. The campaign consisted primarily of mudslinging, with Smith's opposition claiming he drank excessively. Mudslinging was rampant between the remaining four presidential tickets. He was defeated in a controversial campaign notorious for mudslinging efforts by himself and Hill. After days of speculation and mudslinging, Burley announced his resignation from Derby in June 2005. Sifton was a Liberal, but as a judge he was remote from political mudslinging. The Kennon-Drew race was vigorously contested with considerable mudslinging. The website has been criticized in media accounts for "mudslinging" and misrepresenting Obama's positions. It used its members' money on mudslinging campaigns on behalf of Halonen.