Noun
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someone who is considered for something (for an office or prize or honor etc.)
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a politician who is running for public office
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campaigner,
nominee |
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pol,
political leader,
politico,
politician a person active in party politics
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dark horse a racehorse about which little is known
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favorite son a United States politician favored mainly in his or her home state
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running mate a nominee for the lesser of two closely related political offices
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spoiler a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag
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stalking-horse a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game
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