The Politics of Palatability: What the New Hampshire and Rhode Island Primaries Reveal About America's Appetite for Change The term "palate cleanser" is often used to describe a dish that resets the senses between courses.
In politics, every election can be seen as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and reassess priorities. The upcoming primaries in New Hampshire and Rhode Island offer two case studies of this phenomenon.
In New Hampshire's Democratic primary, Representative Chris Pappas has been considered the frontrunner to replace retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.