ALL meanings of favorite son
fa·vor·ite son
F f - noun favorite son (at a national political convention) a candidate nominated for office by delegates from his or her own state. 1
- noun favorite son (US) A politician whose electoral appeal derives from his or her regional appeal, rather than his or her political views. 0
- noun favorite son (in the US) a politician popular in his home state but little admired beyond it 0
- noun favorite son a famous man honored and praised in his native city, district, etc. because of his achievements 0
- noun favorite son a candidate favored by the political leaders of his own state, city, etc., as for presidential nomination 0
- noun favorite son a candidate at a political convention who controls a state's votes for brokering, or who is available as a compromise nominee 0