carpetbag

carpetbag
having the characteristics of carpetbaggers

carpetbag travels

2. noun
A traveling bag made from carpet scraps used primarily in the United States in the 19 century.
3. verb
To come to a place or organisation with which one has no previous connection with the sole or primary aim of personal gain, especially political or financial gain.

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