Answer:
Claim of value
Explanation:
A claim of value is a statement that makes a judgement. It expresses whether an action, thing or idea is "right" or "wrong," or alternatively, whether it is "valuable" or "worthless." Many of these claims can express opinions, which are not necessarily objective and are open to interpretation. In this case, the author is making a claim of value by stating that it is better to elect effective and thoughtful leaders regardless of their partisan views.