Answer: mudslinger

AnswerCrossword Clue
MUDSLINGER

Candidate for office, at times

MUDSLINGER

Desperate political candidate, at times (strong connection)

MUDSLINGER

Dirty campaigner

MUDSLINGER
Dirty politician
MUDSLINGER
Nasty political opponent
MUDSLINGERUnethical politician
MUDSLINGERCampaigner, often
MUDSLINGERShot taker
MUDSLINGERCoffeehouse employee?
MUDSLINGERPolitical scandalmonger.
MUDSLINGERPolitical vilifier.
MUDSLINGERCampaigner of a sort
MUDSLINGERSmear campaigner