demagogue

1.

A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace.

2.

A leader of the common people in ancient times.

3.

A rabble-rouser.

Note that in modern usage the word is derogatory (negative).

Bill Clinton - The ultimate demagogue. Scandals of the Clinton Administration - sex, murder, illegal campaign funds, white water.

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