"Integrity" may be an acceptable word so long as it is not excluding by using it the people noted in your second sentence below. That was the substance of my objection -- that acting to support someone who one disagrees with on many things is not the only act of integrity in such situations, though it is indeed an act of integrity in some instances.

Steve

On Wednesday, February 23, 2005, at 06:09  PM, Stuart BUCK wrote:

Perhaps you're right; perhaps "integrity" isn't the right word. In some instances, a person might be acting out of "integrity" precisely by opposing nominees who are "wrong" on issues of importance.

Still, what would the right word be in this situation? Compared to all the instances of perfectly predictable partisanship in these matters, doesn't it seem especially noteworthy when someone says, "I may disagree with this nominee on a number of issues, but I have such great respect for his/her capabilities that I support the nomination"?

What word for it would you prefer?

Best,
Stuart Buck

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