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.

Examples of party politics in a Sentence

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In an interview, Gallagher insisted party politics and the current Republican tumult in Congress did not play a role in his decision. —Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

While the Kennedy family is synonymous with Democratic party politics, RFK Jr. is campaigning as an independent candidate. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2024

This explains why many reservists believe that their position transcends party politics and policy squabbles. —Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2023

Born in Camden on Aug. 29, 1934, Pryor was immersed in Democratic party politics from an early age. —Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 20 Apr. 2024

While the council is technically nonpartisan, party politics have not been kept secret. —Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024

The cases are upending traditional party politics and inspiring odd bedfellows. —Ann E. Marimow, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2024

But in an interview, Gallagher insisted party politics and the current Republican tumult in Congress did not play a role in his decision not to seek reelection. —Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2024

And party politics aside, the result suggests that old tactics to intimidate and suppress voters largely didn’t work. —Ayesha Jalal, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2024