Across
- 2. Refers to the republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
- 6. An individual running for office in an election
- 8. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
- 9. A statement of issues announced at party conventions
- 10. An individual currently holding a position of office
- 12. A person who is strongly devoted to a political party
- 14. The ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
- 15. A person proposed by others for election to office
Down
- 1. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
- 3. The place where votes are casted.
- 4. A person who did not identify with any particular political party
- 5. The occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidateĀ“s votes far surpass those of the other candidates
- 7. A government of the people, by the people, and for the people
- 11. A schedule of planned actions and events leading to the election of the candidate
- 13. A person or company whose duty us to research public opinion