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"Partisan", in the context of politics, means "of or for a party". That's it. So, a "partisan stance" would mean approving of the position of a political party. In today's environment, "partisan" often is used to mean "unreasonable" or "uncompromising". Thus, to accuse someone of taking a partisan stance means that they back a certain political party's policy, and refuse to consider a compromise or alternative. It carries the negative connotation that the person is being unreasonable or obstructionist.
To show their authority and their non-partisan stance (as they sit between the governing and opposing parties).
Taft was a conservative Republican who was opposed to socialism.
when a political stance or decision favors one party over another based on the party.
No the swan stance does not come from the Karate Kid. There is no swan stance. What you are probably thinking of is the Crane Stance that is used in the Karate Kid. It is actually seldom seen in karate and is a Kung fu stance.
Depends. If Mitt Romney is the example of the Republican party, then their stance on freedom of speech and censorship changes based on who he is talking too.
The Republicans opposed the extension of slavery , but they did not propose abolishing it where it already existed.
The Wall Street Journal is generally considered to have a conservative editorial stance, aligning more closely with Republican viewpoints. However, it is important to note that the newspaper does have a diverse range of opinions and articles.
Economic costs are too high.
No, the Labour Party is the dominant left-wing party of the United Kingdom. The dominant right-wing party is the Conservative Party - but their political stance is probably closer to the Democratic Party than the Republican Party. European countries tend to be more left-wing than the US.
Some interest groups that support Republicans include the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Chamber of Commerce, the American Petroleum Institute, and the National Right to Life Committee. These groups typically align with Republican ideologies and policies, such as supporting gun rights, low taxes, and a conservative stance on social issues.
John McCain does not support gay rights.