Anchor: But in the closing days of the campaign, it stands as an apt description of his faltering Republican opponents.
Entailed: His faltering Republican opponents were trailing behind in the closing days of the campaign. 
Contradiction: His Republican opponents were doing quite well in the polls and received positive media attention which eclipsed his own campaign. 
Contradiction: Competitive swimmers climb out of the edge of the pool.
Contradiction: The gender of the person performing an intervention could be important.
Contradiction: The bike rider is riding in the park.
Contradiction: Slim's face was red.