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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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Leading the Future and Public First Action are the AI-related super PAC operations getting a lot of the attention, but others are making endorsements and spending heavily as well.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The most head-turning news of the week, though, came when Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Toth and cut an ad for a super PAC supporting him.

From Slate Feb. 28, 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

Fairshake, the super PAC representing the class, spent nearly $41 million in contributions.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2025

Gambit Strategies was founded by Megan Clasen and Patrick McHugh, with Clasen coming out of Hillary Clinton’s campaigns and McHugh having worked for a super PAC supporting former President Barack Obama’s re-election, Priorities USA.

From Salon Nov. 24, 2024

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