partisanship
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Zuckerman beat the Democrats most handily in towns that had voted the most heavily for Jesse Jackson in 1984, an effect that persisted even when controlling for population, partisanship and liberalism.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
She joined the congressional team after the 2010 elections and has spent more than a decade tracking the growth of partisanship and political fragmentation in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
At home, he warned citizens to beware of extreme partisanship.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026
However, I was struck by Gov. Cox of Utah, who talked about political violence in terms that transcended partisanship, but he felt like one of the few leaders to do so.
From Slate • Sep. 12, 2025
Abigail’s accusations, on the other hand, were private and personal, came from someone whom he respected as an intimate friend, and went beyond mere matters of political partisanship to questions of honor and trust.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing partisanship
President Obama's Farewell Address
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U.S. Government - Middle School and High School
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Elections
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