POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES Synonyms: 5 Similar Words

political action committees

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plural of political action committee

as in vested interests

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interest groups

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Allied interest groups across the Democratic spectrum also rescinded their endorsements and urged Platner to step aside.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 7 July 2026
The superintendent’s job is a notoriously difficult one, and many past heads of Chicago police have lasted only a few years amid pressure from interest groups, including the local police union.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

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