C and E- Diana

2. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others.
5. refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
7. The ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others.
8. a person who attempts to influence a candidate's platform toward a specific issue. They are often accused of soft money to gain the candidate's support for their issue.
9. an individual running for office
11. campaign money given before or during primaries. These funds help a campaign establish momentum.
14. a person who does not identify with any particular political party
15. a schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate.
16. a discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
17. a person proposed by others for election to office.

1. a person or company whose duty is to research public opinion.
3. the occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate's votes far surpass the other candidates.
4. a non-official, non scientific study of voter preferences in an election.
6. A statement of issues announced at party conventions.
10. A method of voting which enables registered voters to vote in a given election without physically going to the polls
12. Funds raised by political parties directed towards party building and not directly towards supporting federal candidates.
13. an individual currently holding a position of office.