Sentences with phrase «cheap political points»

We ought to critically engage our neighbors and use these discussions to inform our affirming vote choice, but only in a constructive manner that seeks out truth, not cheap political points.

«We are all leaders in our respective fields and homes and it is indeed unfortunate for a man to lie in public in order to score cheap political points,» he said.

After ruthlessly chastising, criticizing and painting former President President Mahama black for cheap political points, Nana Akuffo Addo and his NPP government, have shown to be the most Incompetent government in the history of this country.

So, while politicians might enjoy scoring cheap political points by making speeches at manufacturing plants, the data show that there are no easy solutions to the country's persistent trade deficit or its stagnant wages.

But somehow, I doubt that it's going to make much difference, other than giving Republicans a way to score a few cheap political points at Democrats» expense.

The fact that Senators can develop expertise in particular areas means that the Senate Banking Committee, for example, can assess the fine print of business legislation in ways that back - bench MPs can't — or won't (because they're making cheap political points, if in opposition, or on a tight leash from the Centre, if they're on the Government side).

The Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, Anambra State Branch has berated politicians in the state for using the Uke adoration stampede incident as a tool for scoring cheap political points against opponents.

Although Ekpo could not respond to the allegation because all calls to him were not responded to, the party's Publicity Secretary in the State, Iniobong Ememobong dismissed the allegation as «a plot by some mischief makers to gain cheap political point».

«To label all Muslims who promote and practice Sharia law as extremists is a dangerous precedent which will be strongly opposed by our community because the real reasons behind this new strategy are to score cheap political points on the back of the Muslim community.»

According to him, the move was hurriedly implemented to score cheap political points ahead of election 2016, but he's insisted it will create undue pressure on government's purse, as it already having problems in the payment of subsidies to the education sector.

«As sheriff, part of my job is enforcing our constitution and the law, regardless of what cheap political points Albany politicians are looking to score,» Howard, a Republican, said in a statement.

And yet all three GOP presidential candidates are trying to score cheap political points with positions far outside of the mainstream that would ban safe, legal abortion.

«To use an event as tragic as Sandy to try and score a few cheap political points is beyond reprehensible, and I expect more from my NYC colleagues, who quite frankly should know better,» Grimm said.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Wa Central, Hon Isaahaque Nuhu Putiaha has revealed in an interview with GhanaPoliticsonline.Com, that the Npp is made up of «Confused Elements» who are bent on deceiving the public for Cheap political points.

The report is perhaps the antics of mischief makers, who wish to score cheap political points against the Kano State governor, a statement by the president's spokesman, Femi Adesina disclosed.

We have read a news story with a screaming headline: ACEP AGAINST SECOND KARPOWER published by the media, and after digesting the arguments put forward by the think - tank and noticing the half - truths therein, we firmly conclude, that ACEP is engaging in politics to score cheap political points for the NPP flagbearer, in this election.

Denis Coderre accuses Conservatives of trying to score «cheap political points» during election campaign with criticism of planned St. Lawrence sewage dump

Why has the NDP chosen to attack this world - class institution to score cheap political points, and then be flat wrong?

fred — so a hate filled anti-Catholic rant is tolerable from a believer because it doesn't meet your standard requiring opposition, and a hate - filled anti-Catholic rant from a non-believer is only intolerable because it allows you to score a cheap political point?

Then pundits take to the airwaves to criticize the exploitation of such painful memories to score cheap political points.

The NDC party believes that the footage was staged to foment trouble and score cheap political points.

Is it not alarming, however, that a case which, according to the BNI, is still under investigation, has been leaked to pro-government newspapers, obviously in the bid to help the NDC score cheap political points?

But the NPP has rubbished the allegation saying the NDC is only seeking to score cheap political points.

«They're just looking for some cheap political points to score, but in fact what they're saying is frivolous.

You can look to the strangely shrivelled - up souls popping up across Twitter, intent on using the event to score cheap political points.

Dr. Nkpah said: «After a study of the approach, loud pronouncements and long delays adopted by the government on the globally celebrated implementation, the Ogoni people are not persuaded about the sincerity of the President Muhammadu Buhari - led federal government whose earlier promises were designed to score cheap political points.»

«We, therefore, urge vice president, Osinbajo, not to join President Muhammadu Buhari in de-marketing our dear nation, in a bid to score cheap political points and divert public attention from their failure in governance.

PDP said it is improper for the occupant of the exalted office of the vice president to engage in smear campaign, making unsubstantiated statements to score cheap political points.

The only reason Governor Wike would engage in his planned subterfuge can only be to score a cheap political point due to his desperation for political advantage in Ogoniland — something way out of his reach under a peaceful atmosphere».

«To use an event as tragic as Sandy to try and score a few cheap political points is beyond reprehensible, and I expect more from my NYC colleagues, who quite frankly should know better,» said Grimm.

But to be silent on it and make mockery of other people's health just to score cheap political points is evil!

«We should be building bridges with the PCC and it is shameful that certain councillors are risking damaging the positive relationship we have with her just to score cheap political points.

«Instead of trying to score cheap political points, ultimate Big Dig insider Jim Aloisi should come clean from his shady record of political bullying.

After carefully reading through and analysing the statement made by the Hon. Member of parliament, Lawyer Atta Akyea, and listening to him further on our local radio station Rite FM, we found the statement of the said group to be misleading, propagandist and fuelled with the intention to score cheap political points,» the group said.

After carefully reading through and analysing the statement made by the Hon. Member of Parliament Atta Akyea and listening to him further on our local radio station Rite FM, we found the statement of the said group to be misleading, propagandist, and fuelled with the intention to score cheap political points.

Instead of always wanting to score cheap political points, on all sides, [how can we] get on with the job of getting out of this mess, while recognising how we're all implicated in making it happen?»

Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has cautioned politicians from using the robbery attack that happened in Offa last week to score cheap political points.

«He is desperate to score a cheap political point and seek relevance for his dimming political career, he has to raise the false alarm and pin it on someone who does not even care if he exists.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, commenting on the controversial Moreland Commission on anti corruption, which is now under federal investigation, says his opponent is wrongly trying to score «cheap political points» by pressing the issue.

«Just to answer a cheap political point.»

I'm disgusted by Schneiderman supporters using 9/11 to get all sanctimonious and score (or attempt to score) a cheap political point.

The Conservative adviser in turn claimed the former Northern Ireland secretary was attempting to score cheap political points.

He added: «Democratic insiders in Hartford will no doubt attack this endorsement with hyperbole and vitriol, but Connecticut deserves a governor who seeks to unite all our residents behind a vision for prosperity and optimism in the future — not one that divides us against each other to score cheap political points.

Though, Abe had since denied the governor's claim, the APC candidate said the governor's allegation was aimed at playing on the intelligence of the Ogoni people to score cheap political point.

«We don't need lectures from a Governor with a murky record on women's issues who is only looking to score cheap political points, we need him to get back to work for the people of this state,» Dadey said.

Just as some described it as a right step in the right direction, others have described it as a sheer attempt by the Buhari - led government to score cheap political points.

This sort of rhetoric to score cheap political points will damage community relations in the long term and affect our efforts to deal with terrorism and extremism.»