This bipartisanship and centrism has attracted some criticism from the conservative faction of the GOP. It is also argued that bipartisanship exists in policy-making that does not have bipartisan support. The award is given to leaders who demonstrate civility and bipartisanship. Fung says that he's a pragmatist and described himself as a centrist who promotes bipartisanship. Snowe was famously known for her ability to compromise and her strong sense of bipartisanship. A late 2000s survey of Republican senators ranked Kennedy first among Democrats in bipartisanship. Regardless of the editorial page, the news pages increasingly prioritized objectivity and bipartisanship. Her perceived bipartisanship is largely due to her roots as a Northeastern Republican. Muskie advocated for bipartisanship which won him over widespread support across political parties. He has complained about the "toxic" lack of bipartisanship in Congress. Warner speaking about his bipartisanship record and Gillespie pairing Warner with President Barack Obama. Nunn's stump speech emphasized an appeal to bipartisanship. She was known for her bipartisanship and her ability to reach across the political aisle. Unite Virginia would work to reward bipartisanship and support candidates through the 2019 primary elections. In 2017, Costello ranked ninth out of 435 Members of Congress in bipartisanship.