No. Parties are the system that elects people and they work on committees.
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George Washington
George Washington warned that political parties would divide the nation. Parties promote their own interests instead of looking for what is best for the country. The party out of power tries to regain power by making the controlling part instead of working together for the common good.
At that time, many Americans thought political parties were harmful to good government. The Constitution made no mention of parties because its authors saw no good use for them. Washington disapproved of political parties, or "factions" as they were known. He warned that they would divide the nation.
realignment
Political parties tend to unify in various ways. This is seen when they nominate one person to represent the party in an election and they campaign for the person fully.