Democrats vs Republicans = a deadlock ?

Nobody likes when their teams in a decisive competition end the game in a tie : 1x1 or 3x3 .How do you feel when the score is not the one you imagined or expected ? 

Well,in a presidential election a deadlock is not welcome either .Both American candidates  Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have been trying earnestly to change their " statistical tie " . 

Did you know these other English expressions : " deadlock " and "a draw" were used to refer to these situations in which players,teams,candidates  or groups have the same score ?

Click on the links below to see these words in context. Pay attention to the other words in the reports about the election  which are also connected with sports ,ok ?

Who do you think will be the winner ?

Do you have a favorite candidate ?

Why are there so many Americans still in doubt about their choices ?

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/draw_2

http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/poll-florida-deadlocked-days-before-presidential-election/463271774

http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/01/polls-trump-clinton-deadlocked-maine-second-district/