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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While Cincinnati City Council races are officially nonpartisan, party politics play a big role.
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
But having a pope that understands U.S. party politics while being more aware of what is happening internationally is crucial to uniting the Catholic Church, Megan said.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 12 May 2025
Still, party politics traditionally hold little weight in most council decisions, and votes rarely fall down partisan lines.
—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
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2025
But having a pope that understands U.S. party politics while being more aware of what is happening internationally is crucial to uniting the Catholic Church, Megan said.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 12 May 2025
Still, party politics traditionally hold little weight in most council decisions, and votes rarely fall down partisan lines.
—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
See All Example Sentences for party politics
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“Party politics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20politics. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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