CPAC
Government & Politics abbreviation · Political
| Stands for | Conservative Political Action Conference |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
CPAC stands for Conservative Political Action Conference, a political abbreviation.
Annual gathering of conservative activists, commentators and Republican politicians, organized by the group formerly called the American Conservative Union. Its speeches and straw poll are watched as a barometer of sentiment among conservative activists.
Example: The senator tested campaign themes in a well-received speech at CPAC.
Usage notes
First held in 1974, with Ronald Reagan among the featured speakers, it has grown into a multi-day event near Washington and has spun off conferences abroad, including in Hungary, Brazil and Japan. The organizing group later renamed itself the Conservative Political Action Coalition, matching the conference's initials.
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