Sentences with phrase «since the independence party»

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Since May, Cuomo's state Democratic Committee has served as the conduit for all things anti-Astorino: His fight with the Department of Housing and Urban Development over affordable housing, his conservative stance on abortion and a lawsuit filed against him stemming from the obscure battles within the Independence Party in Westchester County.

This is an interesting data point, particularly since the mayor just decided to drop his latest push for nonpartisan elections — a major pet issue of his and a priority for the large - i Independence Party, which gave Bloomberg its line for the third straight time last year.

«Looking at least from a top - down view, the state of play in Scotland remains bleak for Labour with the SNP's surge remaining firm since Survation's polling indicated crossover for the parties some months before the independence referendum,» chief executive Damian Lyons Lowe says.

There has been speculation since Sen. Roy McDonald decided against sticking it out in the 43rd SD on the Independence Party line that the LGBT / same - sex marriage supporter campaign cash that had been flowing his way might start heading to the Democratic contender, Robin Andrews, instead.

Both are still guaranteed to be on the ballot in November, since McDonald has the Independence Party line and Marchione secured the Conservative Party line.

He has been largely silent since the Sept. 13 primary, as he weighed whether to push toward the November general election on the Independence Party line, which he secured over the summer.

«Since the transfer of the money from the Mayor to the Independence Party was the larceny, the evidence also proved defendants» guilt of money laundering, based on the transfer of the proceeds of the larceny from the Independence Party to the shell corporation.»

Since the morning after the first independence referendum three years ago, the thin - skinned tyrant of English nationalism has treated Scotland with nothing but contempt - English Votes for English Laws, hysterical Tory election posters demonising Scotland's largest party, voting for Brexit, ditching the single market against the express wishes of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and generally behaving like an abusive husband who's hidden the new PIN for the joint bank account.

If they signalled they wouldn't do so, two immediate points of interest come to mind: 1) If Labour were the largest party, or even in a whole UK majority, but the Tories were the largest rump UK party, the Liberal Democrats could more easily claim a renewed coalition with the Conservatives was preferable to a centre - left alliance, since a government that would lose its majority within a year would be unable to govern effectively; 2) A Labour or Labour - led government following a «yes» vote would have an incentive to push back the date of independence as far as possible.

Since the formation of the Coalition Government in 2010 the SLF has consistently stated that the Liberal Democrats must maintain independence as a political party, and develop policies that are distinctive, radical and progressive.

She has been a UK Independence Party Member of the National Assembly for Wales for South Wales West since the National Assembly for Wales election, 2016.

The United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) has been enjoying unprecedented levels of support since 2012 and has now been the third most popular party in the polls for some time (at present standing at 1Party (UKIP) has been enjoying unprecedented levels of support since 2012 and has now been the third most popular party in the polls for some time (at present standing at 1party in the polls for some time (at present standing at 13 %).

In his campaign, Tarand rallied against «partocracy» and singled out the introduction of closed party lists in European elections as its starkest manifestation (all other elections in Estonia since independence had employed open lists).

Sacha goes on to note that Pigeon, a former Erie County Democratic chairman and counsel to Senate Majority Pedro Espada Jr. (whom Cuomo continues to invesigate after slapping him with two civil lawsuits), has influence over how state Independence Party founder Tom Golisano — a Cuomo fan (and, since the millionaire's tax passed, Florida resident)-- directs his considerable resources.

Both Meyer and McLaughlin needed Wilson Pakula's authorization to submit petitions for the Independence line since they are not party members.

She has easily won reelection every two years since then running on the Republican, Conservative Party, and Independence Party lines.

«Since last November when I launched this campaign to change Albany, we made our case directly to county chairs in each of the four counties, as well as the rank - and - file Independence Party members who should decide this endorsement.»

The independence debate sparked a massive interest in politics, leading to the highest ever turnout in any UK ballot and SNP business convener Derek Mackay said many of those who had joined the party since the vote would be new to politics.

«Since taking office in 2015, John Katko has demonstrated that he is the independent, forward - thinking leader the people of Central New York deserve,» said Frank MacKay, Chairman of the New York State Independence Party.

In the County Legislature's second district, which represents the South Fork, the Republicans nominated Southampton Town Councilman Chris Nuzzi to challenge incumbent Jay Schneiderman of Montauk, who was elected as a Republican but has since switched his registration to the Independence Party.

Nathaniel Horowitz, 27, is running on the Republican, Conservative and Independence party lines against incumbent Democrat Charlie Landi, 77, who arrived on the Common Council in 1988 and, with a few breaks, has been there ever since.

But he also acknowledged that since the Republican, Conservative, and Independence parties have all united behind Serino, his chances of victory were slim to none.

UPDATE: A reader rightly points out that Serino is not necessarily guaranteed the Conservative and Independence lines, since she could be primaried by a registered member of one or both parties who circulates petitions to get onto the ballot.

Since independence in 1957, Ghanaians experienced rule of Law, Good governance, respect for human rights, freedom of speech and real economic development from 2001 to 2008 when the destiny of country was in the hands of the New Patriotic Party under the leadership of Ex-Former President, His Excellency John Agyekum Kuffour.

Part of the payoff for selling their line to the Mayor, since after all the Independence party platform highlights the call for term limits of 8 years for executive positions, and it costs a lot of money to sell out your principles, especially to a Billionaire.

«Since initiating the disciplinary process, I have not interfered with it and respect the independence of the party's disciplinary bodies.

The state Independence Party is backing Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's reelection for the third time since 2010.

Ever since the Minnesota Independence Party disaffiliated from the national Reform Party, it has never had a presidential nominee.

About 66 % of Ghana's total debt since independence, has been accumulated under President John Mahama, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) running mate for the 2016 general election has said.

Also «strongly considering» a run is Carmine Morano, who ran as the Independence Party candidate for Congress in 2008 and has since become a registered Republican.

It remains to be seen if DiNapoli's camp manages to pressure Cuomo into getting off the fence about the comptroller — especially since his GOP opponent, Harry Wilson, has refused to endorse his party's gubernatorial nominee, Carl Paladino, and has been saying nice things about Cuomo, even once calling the AG his «running mate» on the Independence Party party's gubernatorial nominee, Carl Paladino, and has been saying nice things about Cuomo, even once calling the AG his «running mate» on the Independence Party Party line.

The state Independence Party is close to Bloomberg, who has pumped $ 2.65 million into its coffers since 2008 when its chairman, Frank MacKay, worked on the never - realized White House bid by the mayor.

Since Josh Horton won his 2003 term as supervisor in town on the Democratic line, only one Democratic candidate for town council or supervisor has earned the nomination of either the Conservative Party or the Independence Party.

The UK Independence Party (UKIP) came top of the poll — the first time a political party other than the Labour Party or Conservative Party had won the popular vote at a British election since the 1906 general elecParty (UKIP) came top of the poll — the first time a political party other than the Labour Party or Conservative Party had won the popular vote at a British election since the 1906 general elecparty other than the Labour Party or Conservative Party had won the popular vote at a British election since the 1906 general elecParty or Conservative Party had won the popular vote at a British election since the 1906 general elecParty had won the popular vote at a British election since the 1906 general election.

Since announcing his candidacy, John Faso (R - Kinderhook), the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate, has earned more than 60 significant endorsements in his race for the 19th Congressional District, the Faso campaign today announced.

KINDERHOOK, NY... June 24, 2016 — Since announcing his candidacy, John Faso (R - Kinderhook), the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate, has earned more than 60 significant endorsements in his race for the 19th Congressional District, the Faso campaign today announced.

(Spitzer took some heat for this, since he was more than willing to run on the Independence line when he won the AG's race in 2002, even though Fulani was still a force within the party).

Since its independence 23 years ago, Eritrea has been ruled by the same president, Isaias Afwerki, in a repressive, one party state accused by Human Rights Watch of «widespread and systematic violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms».

However, since the Liberal Democrats had indicated that they would not enter discussions with parties which continued to favour a referendum on independence, no formal talks were held: the SNP became a minority administration and Nicol led his party to the opposition benches.

David J. Rowlands is a Welsh politician who has been a UK Independence Party (UKIP) Member of the National Assembly for Wales for South Wales East region since the National Assembly for Wales election, 2016.

The state Board of Election's chief enforcement counsel, Risa Sugarman, has probed the Independence Party / IDC arrangement, questioning its legality since IDC members are enrolled as Democrats, not members of the Independence Party.

The «rise of the Independence Party,» so called, has been a topic among practicing politicians since the November elections where «Indy» endorsed candidates won office from county executive and district attorney to Kingston mayor and Saugerties town supervisor and Town Board.

The «rise of the Independence Party,» so called, has been a topic among practicing politicians since the November elections where

«For the first time since Congressman (John) McHugh became secretary of the Army, we've been able to unite the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party lines, and we're going to give voters a clear choice on Nov. 6.»