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carpetbagger
(politics) An immigrant from the Northern to the Southern States after the American Civil War of 1861–5, especially one who went South to gain political influence; hence, someone intervening in the politics of an area with which they are thought to have no real connection.
(pejorative) One who comes to a place or organisation with which they have no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.
“The radicals soon made Spencer one of Alabama's first post-bellum U.S. senators, and he became the classic carpetbagger.”
“A candidate in Kansas may score points by accusing his opponent of being a carpetbagger.”
“But as an unknown to many of his would be constituents, he was branded a carpetbagger and a wealthy outsider.”
carpetbaggery
(pejorative) The practice of a person coming to a place or organisation with which they have no previous connection, with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.
