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"running mate" refers to a candidate who is selected by a politician or a party to run alongside or support them in an election. They often align with the same political party and together aim to win and serve the people.
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- This may reflect the lessons of the last presidential race, when a Republican running mate who seemed authentic and exciting went rogue. (nytimes.com)
- It was during one of those conversations over the last two weeks that they discussed the possibility of becoming running mates. (auburnpub.com)
- So insisting that a male leader has a female running mate with the title «deputy» may be seen as just a token gesture. (leftfutures.org)
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