party politics

noun

often disapproving

: political activities, decisions, etc., that relate to or support a particular political party

Party politics played a large role in determining who would be chosen for the position.

Examples of party politics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instead, fueled by party politics and panic over the fate of political contributions made to the Biden/Harris campaign The Democrat party is taking the easy way out. —

Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 29 July 2024 As though party politics were a family minivan and Joey called shotgun but his sister got the seat. —

David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 21 July 2024 Indiana has seen Trump's influence take a strong hold over state party politics. —

Emma Hurt, Axios, 18 July 2024 George Clooney and Julia Roberts Both A-list stars have been long aligned with Democratic party politics and fundraising efforts, and both have been actively helping support the Biden campaign. —

James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for party politics

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