approach – n. a way of dealing with something; a way of doing or thinking about something
chaos – n. complete confusion and disorder; a state in which behavior and events are not controlled by anything
cartoon – n. a film or television show made by photographing a series of drawings; an animated film or television show
caucus – n. a meeting of members of a political party for the purpose of choosing candidates for an election
focused – v. to direct one’s attention on something
frontrunner – n. leader; the person who is most likely to win a race or competition
held back from – expression to show restraint; to keep from moving forward
done well in – expression to show success or skill in something
verbal barbs – n. critical comments