Always Quote by Robert Dallek
“It's always valuable for someone running for president... to have as much bipartisan support as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Presidents Club by Robert Dallek, 2009
Presidential candidates benefit from broad, cross‑party backing, which enhances legitimacy and governance stability.
In simple terms: Bipartisan support helps presidents.
Seek allies across party lines.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- legislative negotiations
- policy advocacy
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies can a candidate use to attract bipartisan support?
- How does bipartisan backing affect policy implementation?
Achieving broad support can be difficult in polarized environments.