4
apologist
3
eminence grise(noun, expression, kingmaker, powerbroker)
2
advocate
2
amicus curiae(noun, friend)
2
angel
2
backer
2
champion
2
defender
2
gray eminence(noun, throne)
2
guardian
2
hidden hand(noun, expression, kingmaker, powerbroker)
2
kingmaker(noun, powerbroker)
2
patron
2
promoter
2
sponsor
2
stalwart
2
support
2
supporter
2
sympathizer
2
wire-puller(noun, kingmaker, powerbroker)
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