VOA慢速英语:Many Americans Like Obama, But Reject His Party

stain – n. something that causes people to have less respect for someone; something that damages a person’s reputation (usually singular)

legacy – n. something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past

decimate – v. to severely damage or destroy a large part of (something)

chamber – n. a group of people who form part of a government

partisan – adj. strongly supporting one leader, group or cause over another

landscape – n. a particular area of activity