Unsuccessful presidential candidate gets the benefit (4)

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dole

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'the benefit' is the definition.
(informal term for a state benefits)

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(Other definitions for dole that I've seen before include "Unemployment pay" , "State assistance" , "Unemployment benefit (sl.)" , "Informal word for unemployment assistance" , "Money received from the state while unemployed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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