George WashingtonOne of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
About This Quote
Thomas Jefferson, an early president of the United States, said that “One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.” He was talking about how some people can misrepresent what is actually happening in their districts to gain more political power for themselves.
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