Political phrases I NEVER want to hear again (but unfortunately will because they are constantly used by everyone):

10) "toast"
9) "holy grail"
8) "fighting for one's political life"
7) "sky high/freefall poll numbers"
6) "digging into deep pockets"
5) "gravitas"
4) "moderate Republican"
3) "heavy political hitters"
2) "winning/losing a debate"

and the most annoying one of all:
1) "throwing one's hat into the ring"