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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

During the 2021-22 cycle, Kevin McCarthy’s Majority Committee PAC reportedly contributed about US$4 million to select House Republicans in difficult reelection races.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

In the magistrate’s court, Sobukwe announced the PAC would not attempt to defend itself, in accordance with their slogan “No bail, no defense, no fine.”

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

Education Minister Paul Givan said he acknowledged the PAC's concerns and shared its commitment to ensuring that every child is educated in a safe, modern, and inclusive environment.

From BBC Oct. 15, 2025

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

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

The day after the PAC’s inaugural conference, I approached Sobukwe for a copy of his presidential address, as well as the constitution and other policy material.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

There are some smaller super PACs supporting El-Sayed.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Amodei in May made a $1 million contribution to one of the super PACs funded by Public First.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

The super PACs have nondescript names — such as Jobs and Democracy PAC and American Mission — and the text is so generic that it almost seems to have been created by artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

Campaigns are prohibited under federal law from coordinating with outside groups like super PACs.

From Salon Jun. 17, 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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