Answer: statists

AnswerCrossword Clue
STATISTSStrong-government advocates
STATISTSData gatherers, for short
STATISTSCentral planners
STATISTSStatesmen
STATISTSProponents of powerful government
STATISTSNumber crunchers
STATISTSSupporters of sovereignty
statistsSTATIST, an adherent of statism (a theory of government)