wheeling
n.— «Political bosses also wield power by transferring money from county organization to county organization, often in the closing weeks of a campaign, to help get their candidates elected. Although Mr. Codey has talked a good game about ending this practice—commonly referred to as “wheeling”—don’t hold your breath.» —“Curb the political bosses” The Record (N.J.) Apr. 10, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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