Sentences with phrase «because as a sitting governor»

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This would be a «radioactive» situation, according to the aide, because Senate Democratic leaders could not deny Blagojevich entry, as sitting governors have floor privileges in the Senate.

«We know the direction and we all have to work together because the public is realizing that if we want safer streets, if we want a stronger workforce, if we want children who realize their potential and know we're investing in them, then this is the moment in history to turn the corner,» de Blasio said as Governor Andrew Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, sat several feet behind him.

Asked what kind of restructuring the PDP governors recommended, Fayose said if the Federal Government would not implement the 2014 confab report because of its «hatred for Jonathan,» it could as well organise another national conference where «Nigerians will sit together and agree on conditions for national integration, mutual understanding, cohesion, governance structure, peaceful coexistence and respect for one another.»