Straw man? Do you mean stalking horse?
stalk·ing horse
noun
noun: stalking horse; plural noun: stalking horses
a screen traditionally made in the shape of a horse behind which a hunter can stay concealed when stalking prey.
a false pretext concealing someone’s real intentions.
a political candidate who runs only in order to provoke the election and thus allow a stronger candidate to come forward.
Origin
In English law practice, men would stand outside courtrooms with a straw sticking out of their shoes/boots. You had to look hard to see the straw, but if it was there, this advertised that their testimony was for sale: tell them what to say, they would testify. Like Democrats, or Kramer for Newman.
Straw men. They needed the money. Trump doesn’t.
Boogieman. Get your petals bruised there, Zu Zu?
Then go get your jack-boot shine box, ya mutt!
Enough with the GOpee fake hurt feelings.
After tonite you guys are going to have your butts in slings.
Get over it cupcake.