C and E Dakotah

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Across
  1. 3. a person who is strongly devoted to a political party
  2. 5. the ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
  3. 8. refers to republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
  4. 11. a government of the people, by the people, and for the people
  5. 12. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
  6. 13. an individual currently holding a position of office
  7. 14. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
Down
  1. 1. a form of government in which power is divided between one central power and several regional powers
  2. 2. poll a non-official, non scientific study of voter preferences in an election
  3. 3. a statement of issues announced at party conventions
  4. 4. an individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
  5. 6. an individual running for office in an election
  6. 7. the occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidateś votes far surpass those of other candidates
  7. 9. a person proposed by others for election to office
  8. 10. the place where votes are cast. Also describes a survey researching public opinion