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A leak in politics is the spread of secret, often unfavorable, news about a politician to the media by someone in his or her inner circle.
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Political Junkie
A “political junkie” is an individual with an insatiable appetite for all things related to politics—be it elections, governance, policy analysis, or the intricate dance of political maneuvering.
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