Cryptic crossword clue
Arguer for unpopular cause was upset over votes a cad rigged 6,8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 8 letter word DEVILS ADVOCATE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Arguer for unpopular cause" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arguer for unpopular cause = devils advocate.
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