https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/12/jim-demint-and-the-end-of-political-parties/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 00:41:41 -0400<![CDATA[As we wrote at the time, DeMint’s decision to walk away from the Senate — long considered the pinnacle of power and influence in American politics — was, in and of itself, a potent symbol of the broader shift away from traditional political parties and toward outside interest groups.]]>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:50:34 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/12/jim-demint-and-the-end-of-political-parties-n280767