Corrupticut
n.— «“Connecticut is now derisively referred to as Corrupticut,” hesaid. “Bridgeport has earned a reputation as a place where politicians can be bought.”» —“Ganim Gets 9 Years” in New Haven Connecticut Post (Bridgeport, Conn.) July 1, 2003. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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