Cryptic crossword clue
Foolish US politicians may be here, taking in society 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INSENSATE

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The straight part
We know that "Foolish" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case foolish = insensate.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does INSENSATE mean?

INSENSATE noun
  1. One who is insensate.
INSENSATE verb
  1. To render insensate; to deprive of sensation or consciousness.
INSENSATE adjective
  1. Having no sensation or consciousness; unconscious; inanimate.
  2. Senseless; foolish; irrational.
  3. Unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive.
  4. Not responsive to sensory stimuli.

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