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Bipartisanship: Outdated Ideal or Key to Presidential Success?

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By    |   Friday, 30 May 2025 07:45 AM EDT

Bipartisanship, the ability of a U.S. president to foster cooperation between opposing political parties, has long been cited as a hallmark of effective governance. Political analysts, historians, and elected officials often point to cross-party collaboration as a measure of a president's ability to navigate a divided government, pass significant legislation, and address national challenges.

The Democrat and Republican parties are now demonstrating considerable political divergence. They maintain fundamentally opposing perspectives on governance, policy development, and legislative processes, clearly impacting a president's ability to achieve success.

Jim Thomas

Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.

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While voters often support bipartisanship in polls, they increasingly reward partisan behavior at the ballot box.
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