caucus race »
The competitive process in which a political party selects their candidate, esp. presidential; a primary election via caucus.
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dark horse »
A candidate who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice.
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devil's advocate »
A canon lawyer appointed by the Church to argue against the canonization of the proposed candidate.
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final cut »
A group, after a selection process getting rid of other candidates.
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go blue »
Of states and counties, to be carried by a Democratic candidate in a given U.S. election.
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go red »
Of states or counties, to be carried by a Republican candidate in a given U.S. election.
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in the running »
Of a candidate, potential or likely; worthy of consideration.
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knock up »
In the morning as by knocking at the door; rouse; call; summon; also, to go door-to-door on election day to persuade a candidate's supporters to go to the polling station and vote. See also knocker up.
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make the cut »
To succeed; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
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shoo-in »
A candidate or contestant generally agreed upon as the presumptive winner; somebody who is well-liked or widely agreed upon.
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