The term "whistlestopped" refers to a political campaign strategy where a candidate travels by train and makes brief speeches at various stops along the route. Some synonyms for "whistlestopped" include "stump-speeched," "roadshowed," "barnstormed," and "campaign-train tour." These terms are often used to describe a candidate's efforts to reach out to voters in rural or difficult-to-reach areas. The term "whistlestopped" specifically refers to the use of the train's whistle to signal the candidate's arrival and the start of a speech. This campaign tactic was popular in the early 20th century and is still occasionally used by politicians today.