Even the most partisan Democrat there was moved by the gesture.
"This brings out the most partisan spirits in everybody involved," he said.
Many lawmakers say it has simply become one of the most partisan sessions they can remember.
But just in case, he does not hesitate to deal his most partisan cards when asked about the Philadelphia base's future.
The current session was viewed as the most partisan in the state's history.
Despite his high principles, he was the most partisan of men.
And the nation, the president and all but the most partisan Americans have moved on.
"We have less time in session, it's a presidential election year, and that tends to be the most partisan of all years."
They found the 1,000 most partisan phrases uttered in the year.
At a certain point, even the most partisan of crowds grow a little restless with both candidates.