party politics
noun
often disapproving
: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party
Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.
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Still, party politics traditionally hold little weight in most council decisions, and votes rarely fall down partisan lines.
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Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
The party period Scholars of U.S. political history often refer to the bulk of the 19th century as the party period due to the degree to which party politics permeated society.
—Adam M. Silver, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
Eaves said the rural listening tour is supposed to help bridge the gap with communities who felt like they've been ignored by party politics.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
In the end, the law ushers in party politics into school board races for the first time.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
The party period Scholars of U.S. political history often refer to the bulk of the 19th century as the party period due to the degree to which party politics permeated society.
—Adam M. Silver, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025
Eaves said the rural listening tour is supposed to help bridge the gap with communities who felt like they've been ignored by party politics.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
In the end, the law ushers in party politics into school board races for the first time.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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