Partisanship Quotes

55 quotes by 49 authors

The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the day… — Michael Bloomberg
To the American people I say, awaken to what is happening. It is the duty of each citizen to be vigilant, to protect liberty, to… — Robert Byrd
President Obama's record on national security is a tribute to his strength, and judgment, and to his preference for inclusion and partnership over partisanship. — William J. Clinton
In the higher walks of politics the same sort of thing occurs. The statesman who has gradually concentrated all power within himself ... may have… — Bertrand Russell
Bipartisanship on behalf of an imprudent policy can be folly, just as partisanship on behalf of a just cause can be wise. What is clear… — James M. Lindsay
You can't have the legislative and executive branch working in a parallel universe...the partisanship that has gripped Washington has prevented us from dealing with the… — Olympia Snowe
The man who cannot listen to an argument which opposes his views either has a weak position or is a weak defender of it. No… — James E. Talmage
One tell-tale sign of a Wingnut: they always confuse partisanship with patriotism. — John Avlon
Partisanship is our great curse. We too readily assume that everything has two sides and that it is our duty to be on one or… — James Harvey Robinson
The Post-Dispatch will serve no party but the people; be no organ of Republicanism, but the organ of truth; will follow no causes bit its… — Joseph Pulitzer
Every issue of the paper presents an opportunity and a duty to say something courageous and true; to rise above the mediocre and conventional; to… — Joseph Pulitzer
Officeholders are the agents of the people, not their masters. Not only is their time and labor due to the government, but they should scrupulously… — Grover Cleveland
The first thing I plan to do is what I did while serving in Arizonaâ€™s legislature â€” and that was to seek out members that… — Kyrsten Sinema
You know that Republicans will yell about the evils of partisanship whenever anyone tries to make a connection between the rhetoric of Beck, Limbaugh, etc.… — Paul Krugman
Colombians! My last wish is for the happiness of the patria. If my death contributes to the end of partisanship and the consolidation of the… — Simon Bolivar
I have never seen such extreme partisanship, such bitter partisanship, and such forgetfulness of the fate of our fathers and of the Constitution. — Robert Byrd
It should be lifted above partisanship because it's a question of survival. It's a moral issue. — Al Gore
I think right now we need to look back at the founding values of our country. Rise above partisanship, be less bitter when it comes… — Walter Isaacson
It's only natural for unbridled partisanship, unrestrained by allegiance to a greater cause, to lead to chaos. — George Washington
Look, I don't mind if the President sends a budget which he knows is not going to achieve anything. But when he prefaces his remarks… — Charles Krauthammer

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