Writer whose work exposes corruption in business or politics

What is to make a rapid tour through rural areas for the purpose of acquiring votes

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One loyal to a group or a political party

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Describing a session attended by all members of a governing body

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What is One currently holding a political office

What is the act of insulting or defaming a political opponent

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To engage in deliberate stalling practices so that a vote on a measure cannot take place

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A representative to a party’s national convention

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What is to break up political boundaries in an odd shape in order to give oneself or one’s party an electoral edge

What is the period between one ruler leaving office and another taking over

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A leader who manipulates the public’s emotions for his or her own ends

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A political analyst

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What is to go about (usually on foot) asking for votes

What is a cooperative effort by two parties

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A president who, after the election of his successor, spends his time in office ineffectually
politician

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Making speeches in many towns in a short period of time

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What is to signal, usually with a ceremony, the beginning of a person’s term

What is an informal meeting of local party members to discuss candidates

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A blindly loyal official in an (often political) organization

What is a politician?

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