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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Internal campaign giving reflects the structure of party politics in the House.
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Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Even as Sand downplays party politics, Democrats are putting faith in him to blaze a trail in the state after struggling electorally in recent cycles.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel earlier this month, Uribe said her decision was putting the responsibilities of the office over that of party politics.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Sigcho-López said Tuesday that his campaign is built on a coalition frustrated by party politics and government corruption.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Mayank Kejriwal, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Even as Sand downplays party politics, Democrats are putting faith in him to blaze a trail in the state after struggling electorally in recent cycles.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel earlier this month, Uribe said her decision was putting the responsibilities of the office over that of party politics.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Sigcho-López said Tuesday that his campaign is built on a coalition frustrated by party politics and government corruption.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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