Political pal (5)
I believe the answer is:
crony
(Other definitions for crony that I've seen before include "Close companion" , "Close friend" , "Sidekick" , "China" , "mate" .)
I believe the answer is:
crony
(Other definitions for crony that I've seen before include "Close companion" , "Close friend" , "Sidekick" , "China" , "mate" .)