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What does it mean?
Reagan outlines the Republican Party rule against members speaking negatively about each other.
In plain terms
Republicans agree not to criticize fellow party members.
What can you take from it?
Party unity requires avoiding internal attacks.

Where it applies

  • party caucuses
  • internal meetings
  • campaigns

Putting it to work

  • enforce party discipline
  • prevent infighting

Questions to consider

  • Does unity hurt accountability?
  • When is dissent okay?

Another view

It can shield underperforming members from necessary criticism.

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