Word: partisanship
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...opposition to the Iraq War was a major issue in the primary race, which received national attention and was seen by many as a referendum on the direction of the Democratic party.Lieberman, vowing to run as an independent this fall, blamed Lamont for his polarizing partisanship throughout the campaign.“The old politics of partisan polarization won today,” the former presidential candidate told his supporters the night of his four percentage-point loss. “For the sake of our state, our country and my party, I cannot and will not let that result...
...justices mostly ignored the political food fight over the DeLay plan. "It's impossible to take all partisanship out of the political process," wrote Justice David Souter said. But in Wednesday's 5-4 decision, signed by Justice Anthony Kennedy, Texas was ordered to redraw the map and undo the split that had divided Laredo between Bonilla's West Texas district and that of Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar. The addition of Democratic-leaning Latino voters to Bonilla's district could make him vulnerable in the next election. The opinion also suggested possible changes for the district represented by Democrat Lloyd...
...took a sigh of relief" at Fitzgerald's decision and declared, "I trust Karl Rove." White House chief of staff Josh Bolten endorses Rove's renewed zeal, especially ahead of November's midterm elections. "The tone that I want to set here is not one that shies away from partisanship where it's appropriate," Bolten said. "I believe it is very important that this White House be focused on success in the '06 elections--not for success's sake, but because that's how we can better ensure that the President is effective in pursuing his agenda...
...three-year conflict. The doctors and nurses who bear witness play starring roles in a documentary that offers close-ups of medical heroes at work and play. Not surprisingly, a few voice despair over the extent and relentlessness of the carnage. But their words reflect compassion more than partisanship, something the Washington brass could embrace as a sign of commitment to save every life. The film quotes a soldier saying he and his buddies are comforted to know "there's still a chance we'll survive" a hit. The film is refreshingly nonpolitical: no nation-building hype, nor rants about...
...seems a little silly to me to compare the complex series of events that led to the Civil War with the partisanship we see now,” Lesser wrote in an e-mail...