powerful constituency

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A group of supporters with significant political or economic power.

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  • The agricultural lobby represents a powerful constituency that no politician can afford to ignore.
  • Big tech companies have become a powerful constituency in Washington, influencing legislation.
  • Environmental activists have built a powerful constituency shaping national climate policy.
  • Historically, the unions were a powerful constituency within the Democratic party.
  • If the new tax laws are passed, they will alienate a powerful constituency of small business owners.
  • How can the government balance public needs with the demands of such a powerful constituency?
  • The president's decision was criticized for catering to one powerful constituency.
  • Wall Street investors form a powerful constituency whose reactions can sway the market.
  • A candidate's success often depends on securing the support of at least one powerful constituency.
  • The defense industry remains a powerful constituency influencing foreign policy decisions.