At this point in the voting, Jones is leading with Smith in second place and Johnson 'bringing up the rear'.
They 'reared' [='brought up', ('chiefly US') 'raised'] their children to be polite and well-mannered.
Someone 'rear-ended' my car at a stoplight. = My car was 'rear-ended' at a stoplight.
(..) we have to do this here? Not long. Pepe may have found a new spot. What's the matter? You don't like me anymore? All right, extend that rear leg. Challenge yourselves, but don't forget to breathe. - What do I do with my arms? - Extend the arms. Soft eyes, Morello. (..)2013 TvShow: Orange Is the New Black Title: The Chickening Season: 1 Episode 5