The author defines professionalism as exemplified by his subjects in their mutual unwillingness to take expected opposition personally. They would not allow grudges to get in the way of more important business.

Chris Matthews
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The definition of professionalism is an attitude that is opposed to the idea of personal vendetta. Professional people are not very concerned with what others think of them. Even when they are criticized, they don’t take it personally. They are more concerned with what they can do to improve themselves and their profession. The professional pursues excellence in their work because it is the only way they can earn a living.

Source: Tip And The Gipper: When Politics Worked

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