And for all the partisan posturing now, there are structural reasons to think they still might.
For all the partisan political passion over Bush tax cuts for the wealthy, they could end up being a sideshow.
For all the partisan wrangling, Professor Abraham said, "there was never an attempt to influence or interfere with the architecture".
For all the partisan finger-pointing, however, both sides are far from taking the comprehensive long-term approach that the fiscal commission majority and similar bipartisan debt-reduction groups have recommended, and that most people in both parties in Washington privately acknowledge are necessary.
[C7.] In Lock Step Over Social Security For all the partisan fighting over the disappearing federal budget surplus, Republicans and Democrats are in lock step on one issue: the desirability of sticking to their pledges not to use any money intended for Social Security to pay for other programs.
For all the partisan fighting over the disappearing federal budget surplus, Republicans and Democrats are in lock step on one issue: the desirability of sticking to their promises not to use any money intended for Social Security to pay for other programs.
For all that partisan Mo-botting devotion, there will be those who will wonder whether this was the right place for Farah to make his marathon bow.
For all partisan rancour, there may be a new commitment to co-operation.
Candy Crowley has presided over many a partisan free-for-all on her CNN talk show, but the town hall debate between President Obama and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, Tuesday night was one of a kind.
The bill now goes to the Senate floor, where it seems sure to set off a partisan free-for-all of amendments, delaying tactics and debate, with the outcome uncertain.
Re "Gore Campaign Vows Court Fight Over Vote With Florida's Outcome Still Up in the Air" (front page, Nov. 10): I am disappointed to see the controversy over Florida's presidential vote quickly become a partisan free-for-all, with the two campaigns exchanging jabs as each plots its next move in the unfolding chaos of this election.
