Sentences with phrase «strong partisan interest»
On the most obvious level, teachers unions are taking a pounding because Republicans have gained power in recent state elections, and the GOP has a strong partisan interest in undermining public - employee unions, which provide troops and treasure to the Democratic Party.
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His interest isn't solely based on the district's competitive partisan divide, he said: It's because if Tenney upset the congressman in the primary, it would give the Democrats a strong chance to win.»
Tony Evers has been a strong and consistent advocate for higher standards, better data to inform policy decisions, and cooperation across partisan lines in the best interests of children.
In particular, strong regional newspapers have historically helped citizens identify and understand important regional interests that cut across partisan and ideological agendas, serving as a partial counterweight to partisanship in Congress.