Party honesty is party expediency.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Cleveland claims political parties act on what helps them win rather than true honesty.
- In plain terms
- Political parties do whatever is convenient for them.
- What can you take from it?
- Parties prioritize advantage over honesty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is party honesty possible?
- What is real accountability?
Another view
It offers no way to hold parties accountable.
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