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super PAC

American  

noun

  1. a type of PAC that has no limitations on the amount or source of donations, though it cannot contribute directly to a political campaign or party.


Etymology

Origin of super PAC

First recorded in 1980–85

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A separate Public Citizen complaint alleges that neither Presler nor his affiliated super PAC registered lobbying disclosures for activity promoting the measure on Capitol Hill.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

The messaging from both super PAC operations tackles the issue of state regulations.

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

The billionaire funded Stratton’s super PAC and made himself the face of many of her ads, allowing her to catch up against Krishnamoorthi after he’d had the airwaves to himself for months.

From Slate Mar. 21, 2026

The super PAC said Andreessen Horowitz committed $25 million this year and $25 million next year, as have Brockman and his wife, Anna Brockman.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

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