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“It's always valuable for someone running for president... to have as much bipartisan support as possible.” quote by Robert Dallek
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“It's always valuable for someone running for president... to have as much bipartisan support as possible.”

Robert Dallek

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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.

Key Takeaway

Seek allies across party lines.

Themes

politics leadership collaboration

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

political advisory

When to use this quote

  • campaign planning
  • legislative negotiations
  • policy advocacy
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

bipartisanship governance electoral strategy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can a candidate use to attract bipartisan support?
  • How does bipartisan backing affect policy implementation?
A Different Perspective

Achieving broad support can be difficult in polarized environments.

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