Definition: Statolith, in the context of the United States and its political system, refers to a small but influential group of individuals who have historically been more closely aligned with President George W. Bush than with President Barack Obama. These individuals include former Vice President Dick Cheney, Senator Al Gore, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Statolith is characterized by their close ties to the Bush administration and their support for the policies and actions that were pursued during this time. They have been described as