reaches across the aisle
Courts opposing party
Reaches across the aisle describes cooperation with political opponents, from the physical aisle separating parties in legislative chambers.
A senator who reaches across the aisle works with members of the opposing party: She's known for reaching across the aisle on healthcare reform.
The phrase often signals bipartisanship as a virtue, though critics may use it dismissively to suggest ideological compromise.
- bipartisanshipCooperation between political rivals
- reconciliationRestoration of friendly relations
- bridge-buildingEstablishing connections between estranged parties
- building bridgesFostering relationships between parties
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
meet halfway · mediation · empathy · consensus · mutual respect · civil discourse · negotiation · collective action · common ground · inclusivity · problem-solving · diplomacy · conflict management · de-escalation · united front · community engagement · peace talks · social harmony
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Fortifies one's position
obstructs · plays hardball · stonewalls · filibusters · draws a line in the sand