Sentences with phrase «against holding a constitutional convention»

Citizen Action of New York on Friday was the latest group to join the push against holding a constitutional convention.

A Siena College poll on November 1 found likely voters are against holding a constitutional convention by a two to one margin.

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Setting out his plans for a British Constitutional Convention, Mr Clegg said: «It would examine the role and powers of parliament and ministers; the way in which parliament is elected and held to account; the relationships between the nations of the United Kingdom; the concentration of power in Whitehall; and the need to strengthen basic individual rights and liberties against the abuse of state power.»

It warns against what it said is a «sneaky and underhanded» rule regarding the question on Proposition One — whether New York should hold a constitutional convention.

New Yorkers passed on a once - in - two - decades chance to hold a constitutional convention, voting in overwhelming numbers against it.

The panelists, who are not for or against holding a convention, say another factor in whether a constitutional convention ultimately happens, in the spring of 2019, is leadership.

Why I Am Against A Constitutional Convention By Senator Rev. Rubén Díaz You should know that on November 7, 2017, New Yorkers will vote on whether or not to spend millions of dollars to hold a State Constitutional Convention.

Labor unions are leading the fight against a New York ballot measure to hold a constitutional convention, arguing that it's just too risky to tinker with the state's governing document and threaten existing protections for worker's compensation, unemployment benefits and collective bargaining.

The leaders of the Republican, Conservative and Working Families parties all have come out against the referendum to hold a state constitutional convention.

Supporters are pushing for the amendment as there is a concern it could be voted down amid a broader campaign against a referendum over whether to hold a constitutional convention, which is being opposed by environmental groups.

New Yorkers passed on a once in two decades chance to hold a Constitutional Convention, voting in overwhelming numbers against it.

A recent poll shows that voters statewide show broad support for holding a constitutional convention, though they have yet to hear interest groups» loud calls for and against holding one.

As the Nov. 7 election draws near, here's a guide to what exactly a constitutional convention is, the arguments for and against holding one and what would happen if voters say yes.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WBEN / AP)-- Labor unions are leading the fight against a New York ballot measure to hold a constitutional convention, arguing that it's just too risky to tinker with the state's governing document and threaten existing protections for worker's compensation, unemployment benefits and...