The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MUGWUMPS
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What does MUGWUMPS mean?
MUGWUMPS noun- An independent neutral politician, especially in reference to the 1884 U.S. presidential election.
- An aloof or self-important but inconsequential person.