Politics

Here are some cool collocations in the political area (in no particular order): UPDATED JUNE 22

To run for president
To run for Office
To get elected
In the polls (survey)
At the polls (election results)
To campaign for sdby
To be in a party (political party)
To make a promise / break a promise
Political turmoil
To be a candidate for the presidency
Public spending
Public coffers
To put forward a bill / submit a bill / pass a bill
decision-making power
the local community
a non-profit organization
to provide (someone) with (something)
to take advantage of (someone/something/ situation)
to address problems
to lose sight of sth
public opinion (on sth)
public comment (on sth)
a one-sided view
an ill-conceived plan
national politics
international politics
smear campaigns
a political system
scare tactics
to cast a, your vote
adrenaline-filled speeches
public appearances
criticism from the opposition
to launch opportunistic attacks on sbdy
to take power / to take office
discussions should center on
to be on shaky ground
lightning-fast change
to throw support behind sth
to rebuild the economy
Rising commodity prices / falling commodity prices
The debate on sth / the debate surrounding sth
international development
spread betting
To appear (more) dovish
A hawkish approach (to)
the downside risks to
to bring sth under control
to fuel corruption
to accept a bribe
to buy off a politician (sbdy)
a tax haven
to have the backing of a/one’s party
widespread skepticism