What does winner-takes-all mean?
Winner-takes-all means Alternative form of winner-take-all..
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Alternative form of winner-take-all..
In him and in so many other Republican leaders in this state, I see almost no regard for the center. I see no interest in real consensus. I see the same arrogance and winner-takes-all attitude that are on display all around the country — and that are the antithesis of ethical, responsible, democratic government.
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Winner-takes-all means Alternative form of winner-take-all..
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In him and in so many other Republican leaders in this state, I see almost no regard for the center. I see no interest in real consensus. I see the same arrogance and winner-takes-all attitude that are on display all around the country — and that are the antithesis of ethical, responsible, democratic government.
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