2: It's exciting, for example, holding a tongue (7)
5: A supporter starting to mock President Garfield's middle name (5)
6: Drongo lacks even a pet (3)
7: A state, see - one in America - one with an American capital (9)
9: Top card? Excellent! (3)
10: Move to limp off without energy (5)
11: Bale-out? No! In French Mediterranean nation? (7)