a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
政治が混乱し、劇的になる状況 (seiji ga konran shi, gekiteki ni naru joukyou)
"The election debates turned into a political circus."
"選挙討論はポリティカルサーカスに変わった。" (Senkyou touron wa **political circus** ni kawatta.)
to be nervous, tense, or easily upset
expect a positive outcome even in uncertainty
to trust that someone is telling the truth
to make sure the team remains focused and organized
kept secret or very confidential
to slow down or stop something