POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

political action committee

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as in vested interest

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Recent Examples of political action committee The main campaign opposing the measure was largely bankrolled by the political action committee for the Missouri Association of Realtors, which supports the state’s real estate industry. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 The commission now appears poised to rule next month that the Georgia Republican Assembly and its affiliated political action committee failed to property disclose more than $187,000 in spending to support numerous candidates in recent years. — David Wickert, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Simmons also had political action committee money backing her, all designated by the groups. — Rachel Royster july 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for political action committee

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Connecticut’s lawmakers have a vested interest in the success of Sikorsky, its workforce and suppliers, since it is based in their state and represents a significant part of its defense industry and economy.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2023
Applying to become a charter school can take years and require the signoff of any number of gatekeepers, some of whom have a vested interest in limiting competition for existing providers.

— Mike McShane, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023

Definition of vested interest

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Both proposals are undergoing review and debate among the city’s policymakers, who are getting an earful from the various interest groups.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Lawmakers influenced by opposing interest groups have failed to reach a consensus.

— Constance Malleret, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of interest group

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California was once hailed as a model for curbing the power of special interests and electing moderates.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
The incumbent who has sought and accepted millions in special interest campaign donations strained to paint Bronin as a tool of billionaires.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

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