The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word PAMPHLETEER
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The straight part
We know that "political journalist" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case political journalist = pamphleteer.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does PAMPHLETEER mean?
PAMPHLETEER noun- A writer or publisher of pamphlets, a second-rate journalist
- To publish and distribute pamphlets as a form of propaganda.