politico

A politician.

The French have a word for it: cohabitation. It can mean politicos of different persuasions tolerating each other, or loving couples moving in together.

And when the National Journal polled political ‘insiders’ this month, it found a majority of Democratic politicos, lobbyists and strategists in favour of making gay marriage legal.

Someone involved in the professional life of a politician or a political campaign to varying degrees.

A prominent activist.

Someone with strong views regarding a political cause.

Someone who follows politics regularly and is knowledgeable about at least the political news in their local area.