Sentences with phrase «advantage of incumbency»

The Times Union has launched a special report into the institutional advantages of incumbency in the state Legislature, which grants lawmakers perks ranging from extra pay to access to a large staff.

Mario Cilento, President of the New York State AFL - CIO, said, «This poll confirms what we knew when we endorsed Sean Patrick Maloney for Congress — even without the powerful advantage of incumbency, Sean's strong commitment to issues important to working families would resonate with Hudson Valley voters.

Though the report is said to be preliminary and has not been made public, a copy gleaned by The aL - hAJJ indicate, among other factors, to contribute to the President's first run victory include, his persona and youthfulness, impressive achievements in the area of infrastructural development, relative stable economy and most importantly advantage of incumbency.

The people of New York City benefit when our elections are more competitive and the nearly insurmountable advantage of incumbency is leveled.

As mentioned, Laurie Cumbo could lose to another woman, Ede Fox, though Cumbo has significant advantages of incumbency.

LeBron has the advantage of incumbency and (near --RRB- universal affection; we are all loathe to prematurely mark the end of his reign.

Obviously, if someone is already sitting in that seat they have the advantages of incumbency going into that primary.

Although the decisions by assemblymen Ronald Canestrari (D - Cohies), Jack McEneny (D - Albany) and Bob Reilly (D - Colonie) means the loss of lawmakers who voiced strong support for campaign finance reform and other reform measures, the empty seats will ensure that no candidate in the next election arrives with the advantages of incumbency.

They have all the advantages of incumbency, but there is disillusion in the air over unemployment and the Iraq war, and a newly united Democratic party behind Kerry is making inroads in the polls.

Arizona Rep. Martha McSally did it in the 2nd quarter, but she has the advantage of incumbency and the establishment support that comes with it.

The economic headwinds could be too much to overcome for Mahama despite the advantages of incumbency.

Having gained a lesson in the advantages of incumbency, Barnhart, the former television reporter who ran for Assembly, is now taking another crack at politics.

They face an uphill battle: The I.D.C. members have all the advantages of incumbency, from name recognition to fund - raising.

Anyone Mr. Cuomo appoints would have the advantage of incumbency — and the likely blessing of the Democratic Party — in November.

While Faso trails the leaders of the Democratic pack in campaign funds, he holds the advantages of incumbency, not least of which is a clear path to the November election with no primary opponents in sight.

In some key swing districts, Republicans will not carry the advantage of incumbency.

Ms. Persaud, who did not immediately respond to requests for comment, enjoys the advantages of incumbency and the support of the Brooklyn Democratic organization.

Brown will run with the Democratic Party endorsement, counts far more dollars in his campaign account, enjoys every advantage of incumbency and launches his bid for a fourth term during what's perceived as a Buffalo renaissance.

Besides the Democratic enrollment advantage, Miner has the advantage of incumbency, a campaign fund of at least $ 188,000 and an army of 220 committee members to help get out the vote.

The advantages of incumbency helped Jim Tedisco, an assemblyman from the Schenectady area, win the Republican primary for the Senate seat that overlaps with his current district.

It amounts to an old - school political power play by a veteran politician intent on leveraging every advantage of incumbency — even as public polls have him far ahead of Ms. Nixon.

Mr. Cuomo has a formidable campaign account of about $ 25 million and the advantages of incumbency, including alliances with labor unions and political committees.

Nicastro's retirement in 2016 meant neither party had the advantage of incumbency in that election; Ziogas got about 55 percent of the votes and defeated Republican Peter Del Mastro.

Given the advantages of incumbency and a blue state Gov. Cuomo enjoys, it was always going to be a long shot for any Republican to unseat him.

On the other hand, Jennings has advantages of incumbency, controls the «Democratic machine» and has bundles of money.

Bernard Lacour, a longtime school reformer who works with local school councils and consults with New Leaders on placement issues, believes that the obstacles thrown up by council dynamics and the predisposition for experience may be exacerbated by system politics, the advantages of incumbency, and fear among local councils that their candidates will be challenged by the board of education and their authority taken away from them.

Brendan has recently advised on neutralising the advantages of incumbency in relation to the re - procurement of high value central government IT contracts.