She says the Committee to Save New York, and Cuomo, could prevent being the «lightening rod for press criticism,» if they only did the same. (wrvo.org)
Such a radical overhaul of public education has been a tough sell in Mississippi where a long, dark history of racial mistrust, partisan posturing and limited (and shrinking) budgetary resources have made charters a political lightening rod over the years. (jacksonfreepress.com)
Nearly half of the $ 663,706 raised by the state Republican party since January for its «housekeeping account» came from just three individuals, including lightening rod donor David Koch. (nystateofpolitics.com)