liberal (adj) - Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded; favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.These two words are neither synonyms nor related. One may be liberal but not particularly partisan (Bill Moyers), partisan but conservative (Harry Reid), or liberal and partisan (Ted Kennedy). The current GOP is principally partisan, not ideologically coherent. George Bush is hated by liberals not because he is conservative (like Ron Paul), but because he is visciously partisan in everything he does. Hillary Clinton is running as a partisan, but not particularly liberal Democrat, while Barack Obama runs as a liberal with less fidelity to the Democratic Party.
partisan (adj) - Devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause: partisan politics.
It is clear that few in the media understand the distinction or, if they do, care much about making it. For pinheads like Chris Matthews, they are perfectly synonymous. My rant over a pet peeve concluded, I leave you to your day.
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Partisanship gets a bad rap, I am a partisan Democrat and I am one despite that I will vote candidate over party because of the very real differences between the Parties. I am sufficiently partisan to throw rocks at my own Party when it gets something wrong - I want the Party better, stronger, and more right.
Happy Thanksgiving Jeff. I hope you and yours have a fantastic day.
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