The fact is that Thomas, a black of humble origins and an avowed conservative, met with vehement opposition from much of the black.... (firstthings.com)
While Gottfried, an Assembly Democratic Majority member, said he is comfortable with the concept of such a harm - reduction model, state Sen. George Amedore, R - Rotterdam, expressed vehement opposition. (timesunion.com)
In the meantime, let's look at some of the significant reforms in government ethics that the governor has achieved, despite vehement opposition by the Legislature: (timesunion.com)