Political Campaigning Vocabulary

3 words in this vocabulary list

run sew up ward heeler

run

noun a race or competition in which people run

verb to operate or be in charge of something

adjective having a long, uninterrupted series

adverb in a quick or swift manner

  • The marathon runners will start their run at 6 AM sharp.
  • Let's go for a quick run around the park before it gets dark.
  • I'm gonna go for a run to clear my head.
  • The project is on the run to meet the deadline.

sew up

verb to close or secure something by sewing

adverb used to describe how something is done, in this case, how something is sewn

  • The tailor will sew up the hole in your jacket.
  • I can sew up that tear in your shirt for you.
  • I'll sew up this project by the end of the day.
  • She managed to sew up the deal with the client.

ward heeler

noun a person who is involved in local politics and is often associated with machine politics

  • The ward heeler was responsible for mobilizing voters in the local district.
  • The ward heeler knows everyone in the neighborhood and can get things done.
  • That ward heeler is always working the angles to get ahead.
  • In a political sense, the ward heeler can be seen as a puppet master pulling the strings behind the scenes.