Beliefs and values Quote by Thomas E. Mann

Incumbency adds a layer of advantage on top of this party dominance. But rather than foster an environment in which members of Congress feel…

— Thomas E. Mann

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot…

— George Washington

Perceptions are essential in politics.

— Antonio Guterres

All partisan movements add to the fullness of our understanding of society as a whole. They never detract; or, in any case, one must…

— Alice Walker

As a result of the kind of partisan trench warfare that's going on in Washington, the special interests on both sides basically drive the…

— Leon Panetta

Passionately defending one's principles is crucial. Representing your district is fundamental. But refusing to entertain the common ground - with no other cost but…

— Mike Quigley

While I hold my own political views, it's important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus…

— Marcus Samuelsson

“The Republican Party's gerrymandering efforts were also having unintended consequences. For years the party had poured resources into state legislatures in order to redraw…

— Mark Lilla

When it's for the good of your state, you put partisan differences aside.

— Amy Klobuchar

Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.

— John George Nicolay

Politics has high and low moments. Sometimes it brings out the better angels of our nature; sometimes baser instincts.

— Jim Leach

One of the things I believe strongly in is developing institutions - legal, press, bureaucracies, academies - that are rooted in the pursuit of…

— David Grann