solicit votes

barnstorm lobby politick stump

agitate canvass contest crusade electioneer muckrake run tour

contend for go to grass roots hit the trail mend fences mudsling press the flesh ring doorbells run for shake hands and kiss babies stand for whistle-stop

campaign for persuade politick press promote push request solicit sway urge

advance affect alter bill billboard boost change drum further hype induce influence modify pitch plug pressure procure sell soft-soap splash spot sweet-talk thump

bring pressure to bear build up exert influence hard sell high-pressure make a pitch for pull strings put pressure on sell on soft-sell

discourage dissuade leave alone pull repress suppress

continue decrease halt hinder keep prevent remain stop