Sentences with phrase «about backroom deals»

An administration that has stumbled over concerns about backroom deals and that it has used stimulus funds for political ends might be well - advised to mount more than a «trust us» defense.

Members of the New York County Democratic Committee, upset about a backroom deal their chair, Keith Wright, cut to choose a candidate for a vacant state Senate seat, will push a resolution at a meeting tomorrow night that would prohibit county party officials from also working for firms that lobby.

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Some of her remarks give fresh fuel to liberals» worst fears about Clinton, namely that she is a political moderate, happy to cut backroom deals with corporate interests and curry favor with Wall Street for campaign dollars.

May sought to present a tone of continuity and calm, arguing there should be «no coronation brought about by backroom deals».

We have to set out our stall on what we believe in, why we think we've got the best policies for the country and I honestly think the minute you start looking like you're either conceding defeat or you're interested in backroom deals in smoke - filled room over things you've got no control over, you lose the essence of what the election is about.»

City Hall insiders were scratching their heads about the need for a transition team since her predecessor, Christine Quinn, didn't have one.Members of the volunteer transition team included three former borough presidents and union leaders who helped her win the post, including the former law partner of the Brooklyn Democratic boss who brokered a backroom deal to seal her victory.

Espaillat spokesman Ibrahim Khan defended the mailer, arguing that it is «reflective of the community's sentiments about a politician who made a backroom deal.»

The class became so excited about playing Crisis that backroom deals were being made at recess and lunch.