Answer: stumping

AnswerCrossword Clue
STUMPINGDelivering campaign speeches
stumpingthe act of baffling (to confound (to confuse))
stumpingUse a stump on (a drawing, line, etc.)
stumpingTravel around (a district) making political speeches
stumping(of a question or problem) Be too hard for; baffle
stumpingWalk stiffly and noisily
stumpingBe at a loss; be unable to work out what to do or say