George Washington was one of the first ones in this country to put down party politics.

In his 1796  Farewell Address.  "He argues political parties must be restrained in a popularly elected government because of their tendency to distract the government from their duties, create unfounded jealousies among groups and regions, raise false alarms among the people, promote riots and insurrection, and provide foreign nations and interests access to the government where they can impose their will upon the country."

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