My Party Right or Wrong

My party, right or wrong, is the battle hymn of most American voters. It is the source of multiple political ills.

Stickers are passed out to residents who vote in the state's primary election in Wisconsin, on April 2, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Commentary

To paraphrase President Theodore Roosevelt, to declare that there must be no criticism of your political party, that you are to stand with the party, right or wrong, is unpatriotic, servile, and morally treasonable to the country.