Sentences with phrase «for candidates for public offices»

I have proposed electoral reforms to reduce the power political parties have to deny us alternative choices for candidates for public offices.

Those who now insist on their narrow Trinitarian and salvation - only - by - grace definition of Christianity for candidates for public office are doing our Republic an injustice.

Those who now insist on their narrow Trinitarian and salvation only by grace definition of Christianity for candidates for public office are doing our Republic an injustice.

Even more (85 % in 2008, 81 % in 2015) said it was not appropriate «for churches to use their resources to campaign for candidates for public office.»

«For any candidate for public office to politicize Ground Zero shows a lack of respect to the families, who will forever live with the terrible memory of that dark day.»

Cuomo declined to criticize her directly, but he did say that it is standard practice for candidates for public office — with the exception of President Trump — to release their tax returns.

Not exact matches

The expenditures upon which we seek a report are those that Congress has said to not warrant a deduction as an ordinary and necessary business expense, namely, lobbying, participation in the political system by supporting or opposing candidates for office, and trying to influence the general public or segment thereof as to elections, legislative matters or referenda.

Presidential candidates strive to convince the public of their unique qualifications for the highest office in the land.

What relevance does the classical mixed constitution have for choosing candidates for public office?

The cynical side of me says that Obama was put into office just to make Romney seem tolerable to the American public, but either candidate is a disaster for this country.

A much smaller but culturally significant portion of advertisements promote political parties, candidates for office, public policy positions, favorable acceptance of various industries, unions, or other entities, particularly if they are unpopular for some reason.

Anyways, candidates should remember that they're running for public office and not the pulpit.

All IRC section 501 (c)(3) organizations, including churches and religious organizations, must abide by certain rules: ■ their net earnings may not inure to any private shareholder or individual, ■ they must not provide a substantial benefit to private interests, ■ they must not devote a substantial part of their activities to attempting to influence legislation, ■ they must not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office, and ■ the organization's purposes and activities may

Let's all agree that candidates for public office shouldn't be held accountable for the stupid things their ministers, priests, and rabbis say.

Currently, IRS laws prohibits political campaign activity by charities and churches by defining a 501 (c)(3) organization as one «which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.»

Under federal tax law, section 501 (c)(3) organizations may take positions on public policy issues, including issues that divide candidates in an election for public office.

In both surveys, LifeWay asked Americans to respond to the following statement: «I believe it is appropriate for pastors to publicly endorse candidates for public office during a church service.»

CT asked in 2011 whether marital infidelity should disqualify a candidate for public office.

Both in 2008 and 2015, about three - quarters disagreed that «it is appropriate for churches to publicly endorse candidates for public office.»

Internal Revenue Code 1.50 (c)(3)-1 prohibits any supposed religious organization from» (ii) Directly or indirectly to participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.»

Johnson's anti-Obama sermonizing likely violated the so - called Johnson Amendment, an Internal Revenue Service rule that forbids churches that receive tax - exempt status from the federal government to intervene in «any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office.»

I think that preachers should avoid recommending or endorsing specific candidates for public office even though they should have the right to do without jeopardizing their tax status if nonreligious nonprofit organizations can do so.

NATAPAC will work to effect change by supporting candidates for public office whose views and intentions mesh with our own goals.

A political action committee is a private group that bands together to support candidates for public office.

What we need are leaders who hold public office who truly share out values and are willing to fight for them all the time, candidates with an agenda for the 99 percent.»

«You can't be mobilized for active orders and be a candidate for public office, between the DOD rules and the Hatch Act, you can't do that,» Croci said.

McGrath, an attorney and first - time candidate for public office, faces Democratic Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky in a special election on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by disgraced Republican former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

The move comes after comedian, activist and perennial candidate for public office Randy Credico launched a group with the help of Effective NY's Bill Samuels called «End the Prison Industrial Complex Now,» or «EPIC.»

The actions by the Haggerty brothers bring a negative effect on those Hispanic potential candidates may they be just contemplating a run for public office or well supported viable Republican Hispanic's.

In advance of the January 2018 meeting of the County Committee, we proposed a common sense reform to require a vote of the County Committee for choosing a candidate to fill a vacant public office seat, in the event that a primary election is unfeasible.

However, the «personal use» ban does not explain what «personal use» actually means, and that ambiguity has created a loophole enabling candidates to buy anything that could conceivably have some connection to a bid for public office or even serving as an elected official.

A former candidate for public office who failed to file required campaign disclosures or to pay assessed fees from a previous election

In the event a primary election is unfeasible, the nomination of the Democratic candidate for all vacant public offices in all political subdivisions that include any part of Kings County should require a vote of the County Committee.

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Terry Gipson would only allow expenditures «promoting the nomination or election of a candidate» or for carrying the duties of public office, and would more clearly define the «personal use» ban to cover a range of specific non-campaign-related expenses, including mortgage and rental payments, clothing, cars and sporting events and concerts.

«My office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the public trust is not undercut by candidates for public office who fail to properly disclose their campaign's financial activity.»

StreetsPAC supports candidates for public office who will champion Safe, Complete and Livable Streets.

Ichud Mosdos Bobov, as a public charity for purposes of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, does not endorse candidates for public office.

Amidst the media's recent focus on independent redistricting, New York City Council member Dan Garodnick encourages New Yorkers not to lose sight of the importance of campaign finance reform, highlighting the many benefits that the New York City public matching funds system has created for small donors, candidates for public office, and the voting public.

«Three states — Connecticut, Arizona and Maine — offer candidates for public office the opportunity to compete in roughly the same way» Bradley stated.

The report cited a 2013 legislative proposal by Cuomo that campaign contributions should be used only for a purpose «directly related to promoting the nomination or election of a candidate or the execution of duties associated with the holding of a public office or party position.»

We hope that you will make every effort you can to support this reform - minded candidate in her run for public office, and help return the reins of city government back to the working class.

Hawkins said that candidates for public office in New York should run on only one line, rather than cluttering up the ballot with fake third parties and independent lines whose main function is patronage and vote - buying.

If any licensee shall permit any person who is a legally qualified candidate for any public office to use a broadcasting station, he shall afford equal opportunities to all other such candidates for that office in the use of such broadcasting station

«Virtually every candidate for public office has honored that sentiment to date.»

Still, same - sex marriage and LGBT issues in general have not received much oxygen this election cycle, despite President Obama say this summer he now favored marriage rights for gay couples and a record number of gay and lesbian candidates running for public office.

According to David Saperstein and Oliver Thomas in 5 Rules For Faith In Politics in 2012, candidates for public office should avoid divisive religious rhetoric to make them more inclusiFor Faith In Politics in 2012, candidates for public office should avoid divisive religious rhetoric to make them more inclusifor public office should avoid divisive religious rhetoric to make them more inclusive.

The Green Party leader is a proponent of raising the minimum wage, tuition - free public college and a ban on fracking — ideals that Hawkins said Cuomo has supported, to an extent, because Green Party candidates keep running for office.

«The Supreme Court properly denied the petition... to invalidate the petition designating Teachout as a candidate for the public office of governor...» the panel of four appellate justices wrote.

The chairmen of the four Democratic county committees in the district have accused the DCCC of meddling in the local process for designating candidates for public office.

«How elected officials treat citizens who want to exercise their 2nd Amendment civil rights is the main issue our members and constituents look at when considering candidates for public office.»