Sentences with phrase «as the democrat candidate»

«In the primary election this past August I ran as a Democrat candidate because I felt the party most closely aligned with my values.

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Asked by Business Insider, multiple Democrats working on Capitol Hill separately noted that while he's occasionally noted as a potential candidate, there's no clear sign that he's interested.

Quite apart from the merits of the allegations, the Democrats are anxious to be seen as tougher on harassment to sharpen their profile in next week's special election in Alabama, where Republican candidate Roy Moore still leads opinion polls despite facing multiple unsavory allegations of his own.

Himes added that as more conservative and moderate Democrats sprout up across the country, those on the more progressive end of the party's spectrum should avoid heavy criticism of candidates from the outside.

Critics have cited his past controversies and well - known platform as host of «The Jerry Springer Show» as a distraction, saying Democrats already had numerous qualified candidates seeking the position.

Mr. Lamb ran as an anti-Pelosi Democrat with moderate views on abortion, Mr. Coughlin said, «and the candidate out here is not doing any of those things; she's running a more typical Democratic campaign.»

Carl DeMaio, a leader of the repeal campaign, recently acknowledged in an email to supporters that the initiative is seen as a way to boost the chances for Republican candidates in California, where Democrats dominate the electorate.

He would be a great candidate for the next presidential elections in 2016 as a democrat.

As Amy Sullivan notes, «Americans who attend religious services on a weekly basis voted 51 percent for Republican candidates and 48 percent for Democrats, a statistically meaningless difference.»

Of course, this is music to Democrats» ears, because if Trump runs as a third party candidate he will split the Republican votes, just as Ross Perot did in 1992, paving the way for another Clinton victory.

The Democrats -LRB--170) are listed as slight favorites over the Republicans (+150) with a third party candidate considered a long shot (+3,222).

Eighteen candidates are vying for a U.S. House seat in central Ohio that Republicans have held for 35 years and Democrats now see as competitive.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the late APC gubernatorial candidate in Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, as a remarkably committed democrat that believed firmly in the principle of the rule of law.

OTOH, if he acted weak on Assad, he would give basis to the Democrats and left wing to attack him as «Russia's lapdog», since that would play right into left wing narrative of him being Russia's Manchurian candidate.

As long as Democrats Senate candidates this year can point to all the Skelos people still employed by Flanagan, the Senate Republicans have a political millstone around their neckAs long as Democrats Senate candidates this year can point to all the Skelos people still employed by Flanagan, the Senate Republicans have a political millstone around their neckas Democrats Senate candidates this year can point to all the Skelos people still employed by Flanagan, the Senate Republicans have a political millstone around their necks.

The Liberal Democrats came sixth with just 474 votes, after left - wing party Solidarity, who had former MSP Tommy Sheridan as their candidate.

Now he stands as the only candidate to lead his party, which has angered activists who believe a party with the word «Democrats» in its title can not allow a coronation.

Unless, of course, the timeline for holding said thankless job was short, thanks to the national ambitions of the No. 1 — either as a candidate for president or a cabinet contender if a Democrat other than himself — like, say, Hillary Clinton — wins in 2016.

This doesn't come as a huge surprise for the Democrat - turned - Republican - turned - independent mayor, particularly considering the extended interview he gave to the NY Times about his endorsements of candidates across the country whom he views as «centrist» in an effort to counteract the polarizing force of the Tea Party.

As with all their placeholder candidates — contenders tapped to keep Row D warm while the Democrats settled their differences for Row A — the WFP was sure to pick an attorney who would be eligible for a judgeship should the need to remove him arise.

Rather than a one - on - one between the Democrat and Republican candidates, which «Inside Albany» wanted, the Cuomo campaign wanted every minor party candidate invited, even those viewed as marginal, Hepp recalled.

Jacobs told me Cuomo will soon hit the hustings with some of the Senate Democrats» candidates in key districts and «doesn't look at this as a race for him alone.»

And while a progresive online insurgency has helped hold Democrats» feet to the liberal fire, blogger - favored candidates have not fared as well overall.

As party unity talks swirl publicly and privately, Senate Democrats eyed Bronx Councilman Jimmy Vacca as an ideal candidate to challenge Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein in a primary, documents obtained by Capital Tonight shoAs party unity talks swirl publicly and privately, Senate Democrats eyed Bronx Councilman Jimmy Vacca as an ideal candidate to challenge Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein in a primary, documents obtained by Capital Tonight shoas an ideal candidate to challenge Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein in a primary, documents obtained by Capital Tonight show.

Meanwhile, Paterson told reporters the Skelos arrest shouldn't be a political issue as Senate Democrats look to run a competitive race against the Nassau County lawmaker, potentially with rising star Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky as a candidate.

Spitzer has once again been mentioned as a potential state comptroller candidate in 2014 against incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli, though the former governor shot that possibility down on our sister station NY1.

The bill is backed by Brooklyn Sen. Simcha Felder, a Democrat who conferences with the Senate GOP in the chamber, as well as Republican Sen. Martin Golden and Tony Avella, a member of the Independent Democratic Conference and a declared candidate for mayor.

Democrats are facing an open breach between the demands of their political base and the strict limits of their power, as liberal activists dream of transforming the health care system and impeaching Trump, while candidates in hard - fought elections ask wary independent voters merely for a fresh chance at governing.

As Senate Democrats hope to flip control of the state Senate with victories in the downstate suburbs and in the Hudson Valley, Democrats on Long Island this evening say turnout has especially heavy — a sign they believe is especially beneficial for candidates like Jim Gaughran and John Brooks.

«If you want to win as a Democrat, you need to work with our team and we bring in people who are new, Amber Small, new candidate, Monica Wallace, new candidate.

The bipartisan budget deal that dodged a key immigration issue revealed a rift that could haunt Democrats for years: one between moderates such as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and potential presidential candidates — including Schumer's New York colleague, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand — who may want to appeal to the party's increasingly liberal base.

The NYC Council's newest member, Brooklyn Democrat David Greenfield, is focused on fundraising as he faces as possible challenge from a self - funding candidate this fall.

The Liberal Democrats have sacked former MP David Ward as their general election candidate for Bradford East over accusations of anti-Semitism, after leader Tim Farron had earlier decided not to drop him.

As Democrats in the state Senate declare victory in the 8th district on Long Island with candidate John Brooks over incumbent GOP Sen. Michael Venditto, one observer pointed this week to the dangers of prematurely celebrating a narrow win.

The leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, has joined these calls, as have the interim Labour Leader Harriet Harman and all the candidates in the Labour leadership contest.

Here's Assemblyman Dov Hikind, a Brooklyn Democrat and Orthodox Jew, speaking at an event outside City Hall in Lower Manhattan earlier today at which Jewish leaders accused Republican Carl Paladino of being anti-Semitic, racist and generally «unacceptable» as a gubernatorial candidate.

Both Kolb and DeFrancisco have said they intend to run as their own candidates when asked about expected attacks from Democrats linking them to Trump.

It is not a single line that brought her down, it is everything she does coming together, for example she doesn't stand for anything, while she was running to become the democratic candidate she run as a center democrat, with promoting things as healthcare, doing more for public education and regulation of markets (Wallstreet in public speaking), but in the election she run a «strong America» line, with heavy militarism and free marked rhetoric.

Rice now has the support of two erstwhile AG candidates who were poised to challenge her status as the only woman in the five - person field of Democrats vying to replace Andrew Cuomo as the state's top attorney.

They have selected Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky as their candidate to run for the Skelos seat, and as Jimmy Vielkind astutely pointed out, Democrats have fretted that a fluid national Republican Primary could boost Republican turnout on Strong Island.

In July 2007, Garry Bushell was nominated as the English Democrats» Mayoral candidate for the 2008 London mayoral and Assembly elections with the campaign slogan «Serious About London».

Be sure to watch our prior coverage of the race, including a report from an earlier candidate forum and a lighthearted look at one moment of the Community Free Democrats» forum, as well as a first look at the Republican race.

Progressive Democrats notched a big victory over their establishment counterparts in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary Tuesday as an insurgent candidate backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) upset the incumbent lieutenant governor.

In January 2008 Bushell stepped down as the Mayoral candidate due to work commitments and Fathers 4 Justice founder Matt O'Connor was selected by the English Democrats in his place with his campaign expected to start on 14 February.

He has stood as a candidate for the English Democrats in local, parliamentary and European elections.

And it's not as if the union doesn't support Democrats more than Republicans overall: Since 2006, it's funneled at least $ 12.5 million to Democratic candidates and $ 1.8 million to Republicans, according to an analysis by Competitive Advantage Research.

Mr. Cuomo is the Democrat many party leaders prefer as their gubernatorial candidate next year, believing he would stand a better chance of winning should Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, decide to make a run for the office.

While Suffolk County Legislator Kara Hahn and former Brookhaven Supervisor Mark Lesko have both been mentioned as possible candidates — and Newsday reported both met with Democrats in Washington to explore possible candidacies — Hahn told CQ Roll Call she will not get into the race, and two sources said they don't expect Lesko to declare.

«Money doesn't always win, as we've seen in the last election,» Glushefski added, referencing the presidential race when Democrat Hillary Clinton outspent President Donald J. Trump, the winning candidate.

Though the candidates may lack the «proper credentials» to serve as Erie County Comptroller, Buffalo News political reporter Bob McCarthy believes Democrat Kevin Gaughan and Republican incumbent Stefan Mychajliw enjoy the high name recognition sought by every political candidate