Recent Examples on the WebMcCarthy’s tiger that gobbled him up was a political animal hungry for attention, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), supported by a small band of hard-right Republican mutineers.—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023 As explored in Robert Caro’s life’s work, Lyndon Baines Johnson was a political animal of uncommon complexity, and his presidency was one of profound historic significance.—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2023 Being a political animal, the commission is trying its best to make this happen.—Bydavid Meyer, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2023
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