Someone who is hoping for success or victory, especially as a candidate in a political election.
inspiring hope
feeling hope
Distortion.
Deviating from the right direction; misdirected; out of place.
Turned away, contorted (of the face or body).
Dryly humorous; sardonic or bitterly ironic.
Twisted, bent, crooked.
To twist or contort (the body, face, etc.).