primary v.— «Most lawmakers represent safe districts, giving them little incentive to tack to the center and work together. Indeed, many incumbents worry more about “being primaried,” as they put it, drawing a primary challenge from...
speed candidating n.— «They’re likely to dig into a P-Patch for a few hours on a weekend or help restore habitats or participate in “speed candidating” to grill incumbents and virgin politicos.» —“Young pros find abundant...
late train n.— «Haass recounted how the special interest donations start flowing to incumbents as soon as they are elected. All the people who supported the council member’s opponent get on the “late train,” as it is called...