Sentences with phrase «challenged leaders of the political parties»

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For example, business leaders in the aftermath of the popular protests that challenged U.S. involvement in Vietnam complained about too much democracy in the United States.6 In a similar way, free elections are held up by U.S. leaders as essential for democracy unless political parties opposed to U.S. interests win.

However, it also means that the Democratic Party leaders will dictate the selection of a candidate, protecting their contender, political newcomer Matt Zeller, from a primary challenge.

The taking of the key seats is also seen as a rebuttal of Corbyn's decision to appoint controversial political allies to the leader's office as well as a warning to Corbyn not to continue challenging existing party policy, such as nuclear defence.

The Welsh Liberal Democrat leader, Kirsty Williams, will today challenge the other Welsh political parties to support further devolution of powers to Wales.

He told the Huffington Post: «I think any leader of any political party is judged by their results and we need to set ambitious, challenging targets for what we want to achieve in May.