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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Every Texan, however, stands behind its data, which the Democrats’ site pulls from, stating the group operates independently of party politics.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
The poll also found that Democrats are less satisfied with the state of party politics, with 22 percent wanting the party to stay the same, down from 31 percent in 2021.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
It was not designed to assess domestic party politics.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Civil society organizations that contributed to anti-authoritarian opposition movements sometimes decay or adopt disruptive positions, especially after many of their most talented leaders enter government or party politics.
—Abraham F. Lowenthal, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
The poll also found that Democrats are less satisfied with the state of party politics, with 22 percent wanting the party to stay the same, down from 31 percent in 2021.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
It was not designed to assess domestic party politics.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Civil society organizations that contributed to anti-authoritarian opposition movements sometimes decay or adopt disruptive positions, especially after many of their most talented leaders enter government or party politics.
—Abraham F. Lowenthal, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
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 5 Mar. 2025.
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