Candy Desk in the United States

Candy Desk (in Politics)

Related to political science, the following is a definition of Candy Desk in the U.S. practice of politics: In 1965, Sen. George Murphy (R-CA) originated the practice of keeping a supply of candy in his desk for the enjoyment of his colleagues. In every Congress since that time a candy desk has been located in the back row of the Republican side, on the aisle and adjacent to the Chamber’s most heavily used entrance.