(idiomatic) In politics, a lot of change can happen in a short space of time.

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official. / Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career. / A politically active or interested person.

A person whose sole employment is political in nature; usually elected to office and paid a salary, but may collect donations from individuals, organizations and corporations.

plural of politician

(colloquial, often derogatory) A politician.

simple past tense and past participle of politicize

(of a person) politically aware or active / (of a thing) given political characteristics or overtones

(often derogatory) The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning.

present participle of politic / present participle of politick

(politics) The state of being (or process of becoming) politicized