What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rich politician turned out in America, swinging both ways (9)" mean?

The definition is "Rich". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). anagram of MP (synonym="MP") + OUT (synonym="OUT") + SU (synonym="SU") + US (synonym="US") = SUMPTUOUS; definition: "Rich" The answer is SUMPTUOUS.

Rich politician turned out in America, swinging both ways (9)

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