Sentences with phrase «if political office»
If political office was an unpaid position and had no benefits to offer the elected (retirement, health care etc.) only those interested in making a difference might run.
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Zuckerberg carefully negotiated a clause that would allow him to take a leave from Facebook to serve in public office or government, so presumably he has some sort of political beliefs — if not outright political ambition — as well as some core ideas about what's good for society and what's not.
If Trump actually tries to take us back there, there's gonna be a political backlash that'll put Democrats in office for decades.
If it held true to the Bible (which they don't), they would excommunicate any of their members who ran for political office.
There is a current of uneasiness, especially among Mormon academics, about what will happen if and when Ezra Taft Benson becomes church president and carries his right - wing political views into office with him.
A much smaller but culturally significant portion of advertisements promote political parties, candidates for office, public policy positions, favorable acceptance of various industries, unions, or other entities, particularly if they are unpopular for some reason.
The father maintained this right even when his son became old enough to have a family of his own, even if the son held political office, and even if he was honored by all men.
If so, why do they put so many selfish representatives in political office?
If he's pandering to the base of creationists and young - earth zealots then he is without honor or scruples and is (unfortunately) highly qualified for political office by today's standards.
If America is dumb enough to put Perry in office (who is a near - perfect carbon copy of Bush in terms of policy, mindset, and hubris), then we deserve every bit of the economic & political disaster that will most certainly ensue.
If we start preaching the gospel again, we will have to get used to ethnic, theological, and political diversity because we will share our lives with people whose ultimate allegiance lies with something greater than a political party, greater than a ballot measure, greater even than the highest office in the world.
If he wants to be a politician then he shoud run for office and stop using the pulpit to promote his political agenda.
Now that the issue is much more prominent than with the Bruin player, I would love to see another front - page piece from the hockey editor reinforcing the seemingly obvious ideals that the office is bigger than the person who currently holds it, and that if one really wishes to see a decline in political divisiveness and overheated rhetoric, one has an obligation to make personal contributions to those ends.
Similarly, while some commentators have got very excited about the potential political impact of having all «four great [shadow] offices of state» being held by London MPs, I would be amazed if more than five per cent of the population could name all of those four officeholders, let alone the constituencies they represent.
«Whereas in the British political system, if you are leaving office then you're thinking something has gone wrong and you've let people down, and people judge you to have failed.
«If Rudy (the younger) decides to do this — and it's a question not if he runs for political office, but when — a lot of Rudy (the elder) supporters will come ouIf Rudy (the younger) decides to do this — and it's a question not if he runs for political office, but when — a lot of Rudy (the elder) supporters will come ouif he runs for political office, but when — a lot of Rudy (the elder) supporters will come out.
No one in my office is required to do anything of a political nature if they don't want to,» Ranzenhofer said.
If I remember correctly, Spitzer made a particular point of insisting his administration would be blind to political affiliation when hiring, and his appointments office came under fire for not moving quickly enough to suit rank - and - file Democrats in cleaning house of Pataki - era appointees.
«If Todd Kaminsky can't run for political office without neglecting his official legislative duties, how can we expect him to handle the myriad of issues facing Long Island as a State Senator?»
They both calculated that if they became the attorney general they could use and abuse that office for political gain.
Twitter as Campaign Tool The increased use of Twitter by political office holders, candidates, and issue advocacy organizations and campaigns was arguably the most important — if not hyped — advancement in digital politics in 2009.
They need to wake up and realise that although the mystique surrounding the political class has largely been dissipated, they are still expected to take a moral lead — especially if they want high office.
Even if the Ohio Republican was a bit unaware of the New York political scene at least when it comes to the Senate, he sounded quite aware of who was running for office in his own chamber.
DiNapoli insisted he has an open - door policy and described the sit downs as «meet - and - greets» with those wanting to know his priorities for the office — not pitch deals.But DiNapoli did not deny that companies may have had an easier time getting face - time if they came with one of his political pals.
Barkan, a political journalist making his first run for public office, said he would fight for the disabled if elected.
Kramer: «I wonder what your political aspirations are and if you'll rule out ever seeking national office,»
On Thursday, South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the leading figures in the anti-apartheid struggle, added his voice, saying: «If the political price of your ascension to the highest office in Myanmar is your silence, the price is surely too steep.»
And please don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying we shouldn't check corruption, but if we come to office and to power — I've been preaching for 40 years in this country and I've seen governments come and go, from CPP, my father's government, and NDC and NPP, they are here, I've seen them over the 40 years — and this thing where we come into office with vindictiveness and bitterness because of the way we've been mishandled and mistreated, and we target people to go after them, settle scores, I pray that during the reign of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, because of the fight and the betrayals and the suffering and the pain he went through to become president, he will not allow his presidency to be used by people who have problems with others and their opponents to settle scores, but that during his watch and his reign, that vicious cycle would be broken in the name of Jesus; that every Ghanaian, irrespective of your political party, if you're doing the right thing, you'll prosper», the founder of Action Chapel International (ACI) told his congregation on Sunday, 22 April.
Robert Buckland MP, with whom I share an office, if for no reason other than I have lots of amusing stories (invariably involving his lateness for everything), and I'm sure he'd be very grateful... I'd probably enjoy writing a book on political campaigning, though the art of canvassing is unlikely to trouble the best sellers» charts.
Hank Sheinkopf, a political consultant who advised Cuomo in his re-election effort, said the trip «is a must» if Cuomo has national office in mind.
A Port Harcourt, Rivers State - based political scientist, Dr. (Mrs.) Pauline Udoh, said if the President had performed well in office, there wouldn't have been the need to write open letters to him.
If you have trouble voting in today's political primaries, the state Attorney General's office might be able to help.
There's more than can fit into «Inside Tim Russert's Office: If It's Sunday, It's «Meet the Press,»» the re-creation of the place where he prepared for his weekly hosting duties on NBC's premiere weekly political talk show.
«If we've learned one thing,» said political strategist Hank Sheinkopf, is that New York politicians «have no shame» when a rare opportunity like statewide office opens up.
In a more extensive use of a wiretap by Spota's office, the federal investigators are seeking to determine if information gleaned on a wiretap on Macedonio was used only to convict Macedonio of drug possession, while other information involving possible fraud by Macedonio, political corruption in the county and possible illegal activities by a member of Spota's staff, was ignored, sources said.
If you think it should be easier for outsiders to run for office, and if you'd like to see cross-endorsements by political parties banned because they rob you of choices in elections, vote yeIf you think it should be easier for outsiders to run for office, and if you'd like to see cross-endorsements by political parties banned because they rob you of choices in elections, vote yeif you'd like to see cross-endorsements by political parties banned because they rob you of choices in elections, vote yes.
With a base of financial and political support in the city and in Albany, Miner has several options if (or when) she chooses to run for higher office next year.
A former spokesperson to immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has said that if President Muhammdu Buhari must resign, due to his ill health, the interest of his political associates who worked tirelessly to bring him into office must be accommodated.
(a) Whenever a Party nomination for a public office to be filled at a general or special election is not made at a primary election or by judicial nominating convention, or when no valid designating petition is filed with the board of elections (1) such nomination shall be made by the Executive Committee if for a public office to be filled by the voters of a political subdivision whose boundaries are coterminous with the County of New York or the Borough of Manhattan, and any vacancy in a nomination so made shall be filled by the Executive Committee or a subcommittee appointed by the Executive Committee for that purpose, and (2) such nomination shall be made by the appropriate District Committee if for a public office to be filled by the voters of a political subdivision wholly or partly contained within, but embracing only a part of, the County of New York or Borough of Manhattan, and any vacancy in a nomination so made shall be filled by a subcommittee appointed by said District Committee for that purpose.
It has two ballot access improvements: (1) it moves the independent candidate petition deadline (for office other than President) from March to May; (2) it makes it clear that the law, barring independent candidates from the ballot if they had too close an association with any political party, doesn't apply to actions taken outside Montana.
Statistically speaking, if you are a New York State assemblyman or senator, you are more likely to be chased out of office by political or personal scandal than to lose an election.
If the Tories» political opponents do not think that obligation is heavy enough, let them secure office and increase it.
His ambition, if pushed further, will make him join the list of artistes who have run for political offices at one time or the other.
Think about it — wealthy NYC real estate owners / developers have found that if they give huge amounts of money to upstate Senate campaigns they can assure those Senators will look after their interests (i.e. - screw renters) while these Senators regularly run for office telling the upstate rubes to be afraid of NYC political domination.
«If the reason for passing the special prosecutor office is to prosecute only NDC members then I think it's a waste of time because corruption has not political powers to want to prosecute only NDC members» he stated on Accra - based Okay FM Thursday.
Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketsiah went ahead and admonished that they should bear in mind that their office is a political one and very temporary but the police officer even if transferred would still remain a police officer and will continue to do his work till he retires or dies.
A lot of New Yorkers have expectations of what they want the public advocate to do but if you look at the number of staff, it's amazing the office can actually run,» said Christina Greer, a political science professor at Fordham University.
The Mangano administration recently transferred more than 40 county employees from political jobs to competitive union positions that would protect them from being fired if a new county executive takes office in January, Newsday reported Monday.
During a phone call from Albany, CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer asked Cuomo, who traveled to Puerto Rico three times to help restore power there, if he should visit Westchester County to «put the spotlight of your office on what's going on.»
I know that those who carelessly condemn him in public, clandestinely go back to heal wounds knowing what the man represents, his affability, readiness to listen and reluctance to get emotional easily no wonder after years of intense condemnation, Prof Martey openly praised him for his humility and assured him of his constant prayers to succeed.In our bid to get our parties to office, we must also consider the safety of our nation and the cohesion we've enjoyed so far.I don't think the Npp in its current state can manage its internal issues if elected into office let alone manage the nation.Our democracy shouldn't be toyed with in the name of political extremism and unworkable promises.We don't need a leader who will establish himself by intimidation and force, who will choose henchmen around himself, create secret police and abandoned all pretence of consulting the wishes of the masses but will only expect regimented YES from us on all national issues like we seeing in the Npp today.