Matthew Pearl

Harvard was also a little bit of a villain in my first book, 'The Dante Club.' I guess there might be a way to make Harvard more of a sympathetic presence, but it's such a powerful institution that it more naturally lends itself toward not necessarily a negative but an obstructionist element in a story.

American Novelist

Claire McCaskill

We shouldn't deny the right of the minority to filibuster, but we need to do a much better job of making them own it. That way, the American people could figure out who is being obstructionist and who is willing to compromise.

American Politician

Lara Trump

Cindy Hyde-Smith has proven that she's committed to resisting the Democrats' obstructionist tactics and helping my father-in-law implement his pro-growth policies.

American Producer

Ari Melber

Republicans believe an obstructionist, do-nothing Congress will deny Obama momentum and keep their base energized.

American Journalist

Bernie Sanders

Senate Republicans have engaged in a record number of filibusters and other obstructionist tactics.

Mitch McConnell

The people who would call me an obstructionist overlook some inconvenient facts.

Obstructionist carries a negative impression, suggesting stubborn and unreasonable opposition.

Negative Connotation

An obstructionist intentionally causes delay, it's not just about being slow.

Deliberate Delay

Often used to describe someone opposing the majority in meetings or organizations.

Behaviour in Groups

The adjective form highlights actions preventing development or advancement.

Impeding Progress

Can apply to policies, actions, or tactics, beyond just describing a person.

Broader Application

Mostly used in contexts where there is disagreement and potential conflict.

Conflict Situations

 reformist president who is beholden to a sclerotic and obstructionist legislature so the the infighting has already begun and it's actually a little bit ugly but the fighting has not and in a country