Cryptic crossword clue
Democrat in a couple of states displaying passion for his country? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ARDOR

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The straight part
We know that "passion for his country" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case passion for his country = ardor.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARDOR mean?

ARDOR noun
  1. Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
  2. Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.
  3. Intense heat.

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