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| primary |
in U.S. politics, a preliminary election in which members of each party vote for candidates to represent the party in the general election. [1/7 definitions] |
| realpolitik |
(sometimes cap.) politics or national policy governed by principles of power, expansion, and expediency rather than by ideals or ethics. |
| result |
the outcome of a race such as in sports or politics. [1/6 definitions] |
| spoil |
(pl.) material goods or other benefits gained by victory, as in warfare or politics. [1/5 definitions] |
| spoiler |
in sports or politics, a person, group, or team that, although unable to win an ultimate victory, can spoil others' chances of winning. [1/3 definitions] |
| straight ticket |
in U.S. politics, a ballot on which a voter has voted for candidates of only one party. (Cf. split ticket.) |
| theorist |
one who studies and produces theories, esp. in science, politics, government, or the like. |
| troubleshooter |
one who has a talent for resolving disputes, improving weak organizations, or the like, esp. in business and politics. [1/2 definitions] |
| ultra |
someone who holds extreme views, esp. in politics; extremist. [1/2 definitions] |
| underdog |
a contestant who is expected to lose, as in sports or politics. [1/2 definitions] |
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