Why make a new term? Just simply call them REPUBLICANS.
Right?
Yep!
Hell, politicians is fine (to call them). Nearly every single one of them (RAT or Rep) is FAR more invested in getting as much out of the status quo before the wheels fall off the cart than they are in seeing the Republic prosper to the benefit of its citizens. On general principle, all of them (maybe save a half dozen or so) should go.