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 press release does not mention specific questions about eligibility, but in mid-September, a political action committee alleged that Lomick has a felony record. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026 Both candidates were supported by 314 Action, a political action committee that backs candidates with scientific expertise. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026 Propositions 41 and 42 were created and submitted by Building a Better California, a political action committee funded by tech executives and several California billionaires opposed to the billionaire tax. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026 Unprecedented interest Something seemed to change this year, said Erik Polyak, executive director of 314 Action, a political action committee that recruits, trains and helps Democrats with science, tech, engineering and math backgrounds get elected. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 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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Above all, whether Democratic party leadership has the stones to go toe-to-toe with the wealthiest corporate interest group on the planet remains to be seen.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 7 Nov. 2026
If parties and interest groups get serious about supporting them, more will run next time.

— Nicholas Carnes, Time, 4 Nov. 2026

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Campaign cash has become a flashpoint in the bitter race, with candidates and their allies trading barbs over the influence of special interests.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
And in Washington, special interests with different priorities than those of most Floridians play a large role.

— Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

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