political rivalry
Partisan power struggle
Political rivalry is competition between political parties, factions, or individual politicians for power, influence, or electoral success.
The rivalry may be ideological, personal, or purely strategic.
The political rivalry between the two senators dates back decades.
Unlike broader conflict, rivalry implies ongoing competition between recognized adversaries operating within the same system.
- partisanshipLoyalty to one faction
- party linesOfficial political positions
- gerrymanderingManipulating electoral boundaries strategically
- factionalismDivision into opposing cliques
- campaigningActively pursuing political support
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- rivalriesenemy, nemesis, derby, opponent, competitor
- Roman Republicconsul, Roman Republic, veto power, senator, sacrosanctity
political rivalrypolitical cooperation
Factions working together governmentally
political alliance · coalition · bipartisanship · political unity · power-sharing