partisan alignment
[/ˈpɑːrtɪzən əˈlaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: partisan alignments
alinhamento partidário
1. The political affiliation or loyalty of a person, group, or entity to a particular political party or its ideological positions
The voter's partisan alignment with the Democratic Party influenced all of her political decisions.
O alinhamento partidário do eleitor com o Partido Democrático influenciou todas as suas decisões políticas.
2. The degree to which a geographic area, demographic group, or institution supports a particular political party
The swing state showed a shifting partisan alignment toward the Republican candidate.
O estado indeciso mostrou um alinhamento partidário em mudança em direção ao candidato republicano.
3. In political science, the systematic positioning of individuals or organizations along party ideological lines
Research on partisan alignment reveals increasing polarization in American politics.
A pesquisa sobre alinhamento partidário revela crescente polarização na política americana.
In both Brazil and the United States, partisan alignment is a significant factor in political behavior and electoral outcomes. In the USA, it represents a deeply ingrained aspect of political identity. In Brazil, with its multiparty system, partisan alignment can be more fluid and complex. The term reflects the extent to which voters prioritize party affiliation over individual candidate qualities or specific issues.
NYC Slang
party line loyalty; staying with your party
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