Answer: smokefilledroom

AnswerCrossword Clue
SMOKEFILLEDROOM

Stereotypical deal-making site

SMOKEFILLEDROOM

Pols' spot for deal-making

SMOKEFILLEDROOM

Political reformer's bane

SMOKEFILLEDROOM
Conference setting.
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Caucus site?
SMOKEFILLEDROOMWheeler-dealers' hotbed?