'running mate' definitions:
Definition of 'running mate'
(from WordNet)
noun
A nominee for the lesser of two closely related political offices
Synonyms of 'running mate'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- also-ran,
- aspirant,
- baby kisser,
- buddy,
- candidate,
- chum,
- comate,
- companion,
- comrade,
- crony,
- dark horse,
- defeated candidate,
- dud,
- favorite son,
- hopeful,
- lame duck,
- office seeker,
- pal,
- political hopeful,
- presidential timber,
- stalking-horse