Why find a new term... the old one fits so well...
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Politician \Pol`i*ti"cian\, n. [Cf. F. politicien.]
1. One versed or experienced in the science of government; one devoted to politics; a statesman.
While empiric politicians use deceit. --Dryden.
2. One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public office, or to the success of a political party; -- used in a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics as managed by parties (see Politics, 2); a schemer; an intriguer; as, a mere politician.
Like a scurvy politician, seem To see the things thou dost not. --Shak.
The politician . . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage. --South.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Politician \Pol`i*ti"cian\, a. Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. ``Ill-meaning politician lords.'' --Milton.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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Dont you think...
Matt