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PAC

[pak] / pæk /


NOUN
political action committee
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After his victory, the super PAC boasted “Crypto’s big bet pays off.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

America PAC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

So far, Public First Action and an affiliate, the Jobs and Democracy PAC, have spent a total of $119,000 on TV advertising in support of Gottheimer, according to AdImpact, an ad-tracking company.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The two super PAC networks have largely shied away from producing ads that mention AI and have mostly chosen to avoid competing against each other in the same races.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

I saw Robben Island as an opportunity to patch up the long and often bitter differences between the PAC and the ANC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Brockman said he didn’t agree with all the PAC’s spending and declined to discuss specifics.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

All the filings were signed by the PAC’s treasurer saying that “to the best of my knowledge and belief” the information “is true, correct and complete.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2025

America PAC's website says it wants "secure borders", "safe cities", "free speech", "sensible spending", a "fair justice system" and "self-protection".

From BBC Oct. 21, 2024

Neither the sorority nor Kiahna Davis, a regional director at AKA who is listed as the PAC’s treasurer, responded to requests for comment about the PAC.

From Slate Oct. 17, 2024

Zeph argued that the PAC was more militant than the ANC, and that in prison, the ANC should follow the PAC’s lead.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Instead of hearing primarily from candidates, voters are bombarded by party committees, super PACs, labor unions, trade associations, advocacy organizations and issue groups.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

We also examined the role of super PACs, which can spend unlimited sums independently to support or oppose candidates.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Still, as Richard Hasen explains in Slate, the ruling could’ve been worse—and, by empowering parties over super PACs, might even make our libertine campaign finance system marginally better.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

“We have PACs that use it. We have first-time candidates, as well as 20-year incumbents who are using it. We have congressional races and Senate races,” Wolf said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

If constrained from supporting parties, they will help other organizations, such as super PACs, advocacy groups and loosely affiliated movements.

From MarketWatch Feb. 24, 2026




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