Sentences with phrase «by grassroots support»

This was greeted angrily by his grassroots support, who the Conservative leader went on to blast as «naive».

Not exact matches

But if you donate, you'll have pitched in to support an organization that's funded at the grassroots level by folks across the country — not Washington lobbyists or special - interest PACs.

He received little support from Republicans in Congress or the party organization, but he overcame their opposition by arousing the passion of grassroots activists.

Convinced as they may have been by the need for a new direction, they did not have the grassroots support.

Campaigns against the practices of fast - food chains and the campaign to ban battery cages, which have been heavily supported by the hard work of tens of thousands of grassroots activists, have improved the living and dying conditions of millions of animals.

«In anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October, «Take the First Step» hosted by HandCraft is a socially - charged, grassroots effort to spread awareness and support of those making a difference in their communities.»

The event, which is supported by the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and WNBA, will bring together representatives of more than 75 professional teams from around the world, along with league officials, business and government figures and grassroots entrepreneurs to share information, ideas and positive practices.

Supported by a range of Premier League clubs, the EFL, the FA Women's Super League, and a number of non-league and grassroots teams, Football Welcomes also highlights the role clubs can play in welcoming refugees and asylum seekers and promoting integration.

Rudd «Roots Parents Rudd «Roots Parents supports the grassroots efforts of parent advocates by offering valuable information on how to fight for healthy changes in their children's schools.

• Assumptions about different cultural groups and how they impact breastfeeding support • Shoshone and Arapaho tribal breastfeeding traditions shared through oral folklore • Barriers to decreasing health disparities in infant mortality for African Americans • Effects of inflammation and trauma on health disparities that result in higher rates of infant mortality among minority populations • Barriers to breastfeeding experienced by Black mothers and how lactation consultants can support them more effectively • Social support and breastfeeding self - efficacy among Black mothers • Decreasing pregnancy, birth, and lactation health disparities in the urban core • Positive changes in breastfeeding rates within the African American community • Grassroots breastfeeding organizations serving African American mothers

This huge outpouring of grassroots support bolstered efforts in Congress — led by Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D - CT) and Chellie Pingree (D - ME)-- to get language into the 2015 omnibus spending bill keeping Chinese - processed chicken out of school food and other child nutrition programs.

The DUP executive meets on Saturday, seeking reassurances that Sinn Fein's acceptance of the police service is matched by support among its grassroots supporters.

«I am humbled by the incredible grassroots support from individuals across the district for the work we have been doing over the last six months to grow Central New York's middle class, create jobs and spur our local economy,» Maffei said in a statement.

Balter has been endorsed by the party committees and is supported by several grassroots groups.

Though he boasts of a «tremendous grassroots ground team,» his support, if you go strictly by CFB filings, is also mostly outside the district: of the more than $ 100,000 he has raised, less than $ 3,000 comes from District 7 residents.

«From day one, we said this campaign to repeal and replace John Faso would be fueled by a grassroots effort, and with nearly $ 135,000 raised in less than eight weeks from nearly 700 donations — many of whom contributed $ 19 to flip NY - 19 — we have shown that we can stand up to Trump and repeal and replace Faso by relying on overwhelming grassroots energy, excitement and support,» Rhodes said in a statement.

The small donor matching system, which provides $ 6 for every $ 1 raised by a candidate up to $ 175, allowed Ulrich to effectively compete against an incumbent by building a broad base of grassroots support, he said.

Few could have anticipated the surge in support for Jeremy Corbyn, who after getting on to the Labour leadership ballot by the skin of his teeth has become remarkably popular among his party's grassroots.

With the PAC supporting Faso having been funded by Mercer and Singer, two major donors who have been outspoken in supporting GOP presidential candidates other than Trump, Heaney's full embrace of the brash developer might make this primary a referendum on whether the party's grassroots have fully coalesced around The Donald.

Of course, social media SUPPORT grassroots and over-the-air outreach, just as digital ads, online video, mobilization emails to supporters, direct mail and appearances by surrogates like Bill Clinton do (hint: that last one probably helps more if the surrogate pronounces your name right).

«We are very happy with the strong grassroots operation that we have built throughout the state and have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from everyday people in every corner of New York.»

The Daily News reported the campaign will be augmented by email and online petitions «to reach 2018 voters statewide and galvanize grassroots support behind the Governor's gun violence agenda.»

The harsh assessment and decision by Perez Williams set off a firestorm among grassroots Democratic groups and party activists in Central New York who support Balter and view the challenge by Perez Williams as a betrayal.

But Mourdock, who was supported by local and national conservative grassroots groups early in his bid, reiterated his vow to stand by his convictions, which he said include rolling back the size of government and lowering taxes.

Up to 30 MPs including David Davis, the former Tory leadership candidate, will support Go, a new grassroots organisation founded last week by the Tory MPs Tom Pursglove and Peter Bone and the Labour MP Kate Hoey.

«I'm honored to have received the Dutchess County Democratic Committee endorsement, and humbled by the strong grassroots support I have received,» Delgado said.

The WFP's strong campaign operations, ability to mobilize grassroots and institutional support, and impressive record of electoral victories at the city and state level make its endorsement highly sought - after by political candidates.

The bulk of Farron's support is among the grassroots of the party and he has been backed by the leaders of the Scottish and Welsh branches, Willie Rennie and Kirsty Williams, more than 100 former Lib Dem election candidates and more than 200 of the party's leading councillors.

One Marion County Democratic candidate for Sheriff says despite claims by his opponents, the bulk of his support is from grassroots activists and voters and...

As a non-political campaign we have offered our support to Grassroots Out, an initiative to co-ordinate activists on the ground during the campaign, set up by two Conservative MPs.

Instead, grassroots supporters are an atomized base of supporting voters indirectly represented by insiders on party committees and campaign organizations.

«I am honored and humbled by the outpouring of support I have received over the first month of my campaign from the great people of the 10th District and all over Erie County,» said the grassroots candidate who has earned endorsements from the Democratic and Working Families parties.

Challengers of the eight - member IDC, which forms a ruling coalition government with Senate Republicans, say they have drummed up broad grassroots support, as evidenced by pulling impressive fundraising numbers over a short period of time, with

Miranda said he stopped by to show support on the grassroots level, and encourage his neighbors to give.

Hinman Straub's Michael Fallon supported an earlier draft, noting that his employer's partner firm Corning Place Communications has already «abided by these standards, and we believe that other entities that are engaged in grassroots lobbying should do so as well.»

One Marion County Democratic candidate for Sheriff says despite claims by his opponents, the bulk of his support is from grassroots activists and voters and not Republicans.

Together, I hope that we can create a campaign that supports and strengthens organizing and organizations, a grassroots campaign funded by ordinary people up against Cuomo and the millionaires.

That theme has been picked up by Lord Glasman, the driving force behind the Blue Labour movement - which aims to revitalise the party's traditional grassroots support - and an influential adviser to the Labour leader Ed Miliband.

Schäfer is also vice-chair of the Young Academy of Europe (a pan-European, grassroots association of top young scientists) and chair of Sci - GENERATION (another pan-European, bottom - up platform for young scientists supported by the intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology).

I'm involved in the U. Mass registry effort - and I chose to support this project because it's a grassroots organization founded by and maintained by the scientists who want the information and are willing to help keep it current.

In addition to the back - end financial support from Pub Fund, SCEA's program that supports platform - defining content being self - published by indie developers on PSN, the Sportsfriends designers are crowdsourcing additional front - end financing through Kickstarter, a funding platform for grassroots, creative projects.

The Internet has affected how film criticism is digested by the public, and has fostered reactionary grassroots support among bloggers.

Movement strategists consider five factors when selecting battlegrounds, she said, and the District met each condition: a legislative and an executive branch controlled by supporters, local political champions for education or urban renewal, local business support, a weakened teacher union, and grassroots backing.

So, TREE has joined with more than a dozen grassroots organizations that support strong public schools across Tennessee to demand accountability from the TDOE in the wake of confusion created by the latest release of «quick scores» and associated raw «cut scores» from recent TCAP tests.

Although some grassroots parents undoubtedly did support the bill, it was the product of powerful political figures, backed by the wealthy foundations that shape much of the country's debate over education reform.

Established in 1999 as a non-profit organization by a grassroots group of charter school operators, it provides advocacy, support, resources, and networking opportunities to new and existing charter schools, parents and students.

Our members lead the charge for change by building a movement of forward - thinking educators through grassroots organizing; identifying, training and supporting teacher leaders to take on key leadership positions in their schools, districts, states and unions; creating teacher - led policy recommendations on issues selected by local educators; and advocating for implementation of those ideas through teacher - driven campaigns.

By forming NYCEDF, MORE and its allies intend to increase grassroots support for a fair contract and to organize effective opposition to the new teacher evaluation system imposed on city teachers by State Education Commissioner John King and the high - stakes testing regime that has been so detrimental to the City's public schools and studentBy forming NYCEDF, MORE and its allies intend to increase grassroots support for a fair contract and to organize effective opposition to the new teacher evaluation system imposed on city teachers by State Education Commissioner John King and the high - stakes testing regime that has been so detrimental to the City's public schools and studentby State Education Commissioner John King and the high - stakes testing regime that has been so detrimental to the City's public schools and students.

Still, the high schools have largely been grassroots collaborations on the local level supported by business, industry, institutions of higher education and foundations.

By mobilizing school professionals, parents, and communities in a nationwide grassroots network, we support schools in their efforts to provide nutritious food, nutrition education and comprehensive physical activity and physical education for all children.