Always Quote by Mitt Romney
“There will always be, within a party, people who backed one candidate versus people who backed another, and there will be factions in the party, and there's always a little glee faction looking at the difficulty of the other faction.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign remarks, 2012 US Presidential Election
Political groups naturally split into sub‑factions that compete and revel in each other's challenges.
In simple terms: Party members form rival factions that enjoy opposing each other's struggles.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage internal divisions constructively.
Themes
politics
conflict
group dynamics
Mood
tense
strategic
Type
analytical
motivational
When to use this quote
- election campaigns
- legislative negotiations
- party conventions
- policy debates
Key Concepts
factionalism
in‑group bias
competition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders foster collaboration amid factional rivalry?
- What mechanisms reduce destructive glee in political contests?
A Different Perspective
Factions can hinder unified decision‑making and dilute messaging.
