The phrase "political wonks" refers to people who have a deep interest and expertise in politics. They pay a lot of attention to political news, strategies, and policies. Full definition
Over the weekend, Daily Freeman correspondent William J. Kemble catapulted to fame among political wonks nationwide when he and Congressman Maurice Hinchey came close to fisticuffs at a Saugerties candidates» forum on Thursday night. (watershedpost.com)
We promise it's not just for political wonks anymore. (houselogic.com)
She throws them a bit of Olympics because it's the sort of thing political wonks think normal people like (and they're probably right). (totalpolitics.com)