Sentences with phrase «supporters of a constitutional convention»

Supporters of a constitutional convention argue that it's the best way to bring big changes to state government.

He is a supporter of a constitutional convention, as long as it is one run by the people — similar to what Assembly Minority Leader Brian Kolb has advocated for statewide.

The letter notes that the governor's late father, former three - term Gov. Mario Cuomo, was a strong supporter of a constitutional convention.

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Opponents of a Constitutional Convention, have dramatically outspent supporters of the ConCon.

We recently heard from supporters of a New York State constitutional convention.

ALBANY — Many supporters of the state referendum to convene a constitutional convention are citing as reason the possibilities to diminish incumbent - friendly campaign finance laws, enact term limits and end gerrymandered districts.

Meanwhile, a 40 - member coalition of con con supporters called the Committee for a Constitutional Convention has launched.

But supporters of the amendment are worried that the push to sink the constitutional convention — proposal one on the back of the ballot — will also create a down - ballot cascade of no votes.

Voters next month will consider the approval of a land bank for the Adirondacks, but supporters fret its fate amid a broader push against the constitutional convention.

Cuomo's late father, former Gov. Mario Cuomo, was a big supporter of the idea of constitutional conventions and in 1997 rejected fears it would be controlled by the old boys network.

I am a huge fan and supporter of CMD, but like too many other groups, they are throwing around the inaccurate term «constitutional convention» for partisan purposes.