Broun first ran for public office in 1990, challenging Democratic U.S. Congressman Richard Ray, of Georgia's 3rd congressional district. Ray defeated him 63%â37%. Broun ran again in 1992, but lost in the Republican primary to State Senator Mac Collins, 55%â45%.
Top definition. drain the swamp. Drain the swamp originally means to get rid of the malaria-carrying mosquitoes by draining the swamp. Figuratively, drain the swamp means to exterminate something that is harmful or anything that most of the people hate such as corruption or government waste.
To do this remove a side or two of the swamp cooler and drain the remaining water out of the pan. It is a good idea to use sponges and a bucket to absorb as much water as possible. Sometimes there is a drain valve in the pan of the swamp cooler but removing and trying to reseal it can cause a leak.