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What is another word for lobbyists?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒbɪˌɪsts] (IPA)

Lobbying is a powerful and effective tool in any political system, and those who practice it are known as lobbyists. However, there are several synonyms for this term. They are Advocates, Activists, Intermediaries, Influencers, Representatives, Mediators, Campaigners, and Promoters. These individuals work on behalf of various groups and entities to shape policies and legislation in their favor. They may work for corporations, unions, charities, or any other organizations with specific interests. Regardless of the term used, lobbying is an essential part of any democratic society, and lobbyists play a vital role in voicing the opinions and concerns of their clients in the political arena.
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What are the hypernyms for Lobbyists?

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Usage examples for Lobbyists

Every argument that could be tortured by the lobbyists into a criticism of the bill was openly and secretly brought to bear on the members.
"Two Years in Oregon"
Wallis Nash
It was however, as I learned later, a bold Pro-Peary movement fostered by lobbyists whose conscience was eased by drippings from the Hubbard-Bridgeman Arctic Trust, but I still believed that the dictates of National prestige were such that the usual white-washing and rail-roading process could not be adopted in a question of such International importance.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
He assumed a very important look, much the same as the one I took on when the lobbyists began calling me "Senator."
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett

Famous quotes with Lobbyists

  • Mr. President, the buzz saw that your healthcare bill ran into wasn't lobbyists and special interests it was tens of millions of American's who were saying, 'Stop!'
    John Boehner
  • I have seen the times when the grassroots has moved the Congress. We listen way more often to our constituents than the lobbyists. And the grassroots are going to have to do it.
    John Linder
  • Real lobbying reform must end the practice of corporate lobbyists writing our laws.
    Marty Meehan
  • Recently, lobbyists for the pharmaceutical industry wrote a prescription drug bill that increased their profits and did nothing to help seniors. The result: seniors are stuck with a confusing prescription drug plan that does little to help them with their costs.
    Marty Meehan
  • We work for the families back home, we do not work for the lobbyists that prowl the halls of the capital building, do not forget who we work for.
    Brian Schweitzer

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