Word: partisans
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...with Republican Senator John McCain but later sent McCain a letter saying he would work on the Democrats' version of a reform bill, as Democratic leaders desired, rather than McCain's. In an angry, sarcastic letter in reply, McCain blasted Obama last week for his "disingenuousness" and "self-interested partisan posturing." "I concluded your professed concern for the institution [of Congress] and the public interest was genuine and admirable," McCain wrote. "Thank you for disabusing me of such notions...
...public scolding illustrated perfectly the exquisite dilemma of being Obama: How do you remain as popular as you are, preaching a message of unity, while also making some of the tough partisan decisions that define you as a politician and ultimately help advance your career? Obama's debut on the national stage, his speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, mesmerized people because he seemed to speak for almost everyone, black and white, liberal and conservative, immigrant and native born. But in the Senate, where voting means you have to take sides, Obama has found that preserving his Everyman appeal...
Worst of all, journalists pounced on this criticism and covered it at the expense of honoring Mrs. King. In newspapers and on television programs across the country, an otherwise moving tribute to her and her legacy was overshadowed by coverage of this tasteless partisan banter...
Only a few years ago, similar political posturing marred the funeral of liberal Minnesota Sen. Paul Wellstone. When both Democrats and Republicans converged to honor him, disgraceful partisan rhetoric ensued. Minnesotans had wanted an opportunity to honor a leader, not the chance to watch a bevy of political blow-hards spout out contradictory talking points. Of course, regrettable as this was, at least Wellstone, who had defined himself by his liberalism, was irrevocably tied in many people’s minds to partisan politics. Mrs. King, on the other hand, should serve as a nonpartisan example of the power...
...important to have the records open to public scrutiny.” Wunsch also represented The Crimson in the case against HUPD. Despite the leading Republican legislator postponing the vote, the issue is not as divisive as others. “Public safety has never been a partisan issue,” Durrant said. The vote could be delayed further if a senator asks for another postponement. If the bill passes through the Senate, it will move to the House where it was sponsored by Representative Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. —Staff writer Benjamin L. Weintraub...