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barnstorm lobby politick stump

agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour

contend for go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences press the flesh ring doorbells run for shake hands and kiss babies solicit votes stand for whistle-stop

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build up endorse

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believe credit trust

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clean compliment flatter laud praise

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approve cherish clean commend exalt help praise protect purify

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