| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DUELS | Political debates, often |
| IOWA | Locale for many political debates |
| POLITICALMUSCLE | "During these debates, the governor is often forced to flex his .... This can get ugly." |
| SATIRE | Political humor, often |
| SMEAR | Political campaign often |
| CRITICS | Political foes, often |
| GALA | Political fundraiser, often |
| PETPEEVE | Political blog feature, often |
| CLAMBAKE | New England-type outing, often political. |
| CONFERENCEROOMS | Where political deals are often made. |
| IKE | Nickname often used in political talk. |
| HOTELROOMS | Where political convention "deals" are often made. |
| ANARCHY | Political state whose symbol often appears in Wite-Out |
