競選連任seek/run for reelection;

　　集會rally;

　　競選口號campaign slogan;

　　言辭激烈的演講fiery speech;

　　共和黨政策Republican policies;

　　對手opponent/ rival;

　　初選primary;

　　打破僵局break the impasse;

　　難分高低in a dead heat;

　　雷鳴般的掌聲thunderous applause