Sentences with phrase «for most politicians»

The problem in eliminating these inequities is some taxpayers will end up paying more and some less down the line — a radioactive equation for most politicians, says Carol Kellerman, president of the Citizens Budget Commission, a good government group that's been seeking reform for years.

«Drugs policy has been a no - go area for most politicians, with a few notable — and brave — exceptions,» he wrote, calling himself an instinctive libertarian on the issue.

The ability to unsay something must be top of the wish list for most politicians.

Not exact matches

Cameron and the vast majority of Britain's most senior politicians advocated for «Remain» while the «Leave» movement was fronted by now Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and former leader of the UK Independence Party Nigel Farage.

«Pelosi is already the most unpopular politician in America — something House Democratic candidates would agree with — and the prospect of her implementing an extremely progressive agenda will be a huge motivator for Republicans this fall,» National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) spokesman Jesse Hunt wrote in an email to reporters.

It is common for investors to treat most of what comes out of politicians» mouths as empty promises, particularly during campaign season.

For the most part, if you wanted to lambast a politician or make fun of a Hollywood celebrity, you sent an email.

It's very easy to roll one's eyes at the earnest «we're gonna fix it, for real, this time» proclamations of politicians when history has proven this to be an issue that sits, perennially, maddeningly, pretty low on the priority list of the people most equipped to solve it.

Yet his flight led to the removal and subsequent sentencing to life imprisonment for corruption of Chongqing's leader, Bo Xilai, formerly one of China's most powerful politicians.

Congressman Alan Grayson (D - FL) has emerged as one of the most popular politicians among those frustrated by the endless bailouts and second - chances for Wall Street.

While extreme cases of the Hannibal Lecter variety exist, Dutton says that degrees of psychopathy are scattered across the general population — and may account for the intense charisma, persuasiveness and confidence shown by some of our most talented politicians, surgeons and business leaders.

Since most politicians» campaigns are largely funded by wealthy companies and individuals, it would give voters a better sense of who the candidate they are voting for is actually representing if the company's logo, or individual's name, was prominently displayed upon the candidate's clothing at all public appearances and campaign events.

In November, one of the state's most senior politicians published his top 10 priorities for the next legislative session.

Democrats» most high - profile politicians have embraced Sanders's «Medicare - for - all» rallying cry, Vox reports.

The real estate mogul has cannily understood that despite polling that indicates most Americans see free trade as more of an opportunity than a threat, a large and motivated minority of voters have been yearning for a politician to call into question whether the trade deals we have on the books are good for American workers.

Stripping out lawyers, who have a disproportionately nasty habit of becoming politicians, the three most tax - dodging professions account for about half the votes among Greek MPs.

For Congress, it's a chance for politicians to bare their teeth and hold somebody accountable for the sins of the internet — diminished privacy, fake news and the polarization of ideas, issues that Facebook deals with more often than moFor Congress, it's a chance for politicians to bare their teeth and hold somebody accountable for the sins of the internet — diminished privacy, fake news and the polarization of ideas, issues that Facebook deals with more often than mofor politicians to bare their teeth and hold somebody accountable for the sins of the internet — diminished privacy, fake news and the polarization of ideas, issues that Facebook deals with more often than mofor the sins of the internet — diminished privacy, fake news and the polarization of ideas, issues that Facebook deals with more often than most.

The National Front's Marine Le Pen, flag - bearer for these views, has become the nation's most popular politician, kept from power only through the frenzied collaboration of the center - left, the center - right, and the mainstream media.

Ever since 2002, most of those organizations have insisted that support for campaign - finance restrictions — particularly of the McCain - Feingold sort — is a black mark on a politician's pro-life record (on the grounds that pro-life advertising would be unfairly limited during campaign seasons).

But we could hypothesize that «whenever a principle such as «Parliamentary Reform» is found in the antecedent world as a contrast between (a) moderate revival of an old ideal, (b) ultraconservative reaction, (c) popular anticipation of radical change, and (d) a vehicle for the ambitions of young politicians and idealists, then the principle in form (d) is most likely to be articulated as the primary element in some event emerging from that antecedent world.»

If their elders remain aloof from civic affairs, at most engaging in detached observation and criticism of the politicians, it is hardly cause for wonder that the young should learn to leave the decisions of state to others and thus prepare the way for the loss of their liberties.

Mark, perhaps I should have said the right - wing politicians are being bribed to gut education funding and that the religious right is behind most of it for their own reasons.

Polls around the world show approval ratings that would be the envy of any politician or celebrity, while vast crowds show up in Rome for even his most routine activities.

Most legislators, jurists, politicians, journalists, and businessmen today draw heavily on the social sciences for a better understanding of social structures, processes, and possibilities.

I will not vote for him for president because he screwed us with HIS healthcare law and I found him to be like most politicians, useless

But for the most part, the author admits the evils embedded in Greek civilization, among which one can easily name the constricted life of most women, the demagoguery of so many politicians, and worst of all the degradation of the slave's life (he quotes the medical writer Galen who once saw an owner poke his slave's eye out with a reed pen).

Most of the time, they've been so - called «values voters» who demanded that their leaders be people of faith, committed to traditional moral principles, and the kind of politicians who stand up for the 10 Commandments.

The politicians that scream the most about cutting the fat from the lean are the first to vote for Congressional pay hikes.

An enterprising politician might find the political space for an immigration policy that takes into account the views of most Americans.

I realise that many rabbis, Jews as well as the Israeli politicians will castigate me for trying to start a religious war for being so verbal, since our greatest adversary (those who wants to destroy us by converting us rather than killing us) are also our most fervent supporters.

For the Church's hierarchy, the most reliable path to power and money is to cooperate with such politicians.

No wonder this poorest and most backward segment of India's population is constantly exploited: by politicians for their votes; by religious leaders for their numbers; by their self - styled advocates for power.

«Politicians must try their best to describe the world and their plans for dealing with it in the most accurate terms they can master.»

Where is the outrage from Jews (for whom we created anti-antisemitism laws), African - Americans (who have faced the most hate crimes), politicians (who advocate law and order), and Christians (the largest America group which advocates peace, love, harmony, and understanding).

Even so, the twenty - seven speeches collected in We Are the Change We Seek: The Speeches of Barack Obama, edited by E. J. Dionne Jr. and Joy - Ann Reid, are neither better nor worse, for the most part, than any other American politician's speeches: often muddled, consistently unmemorable, and boring.

Let's just accept that for the most part our politicians worship money and power, not any particular God, and move on.

Rick Santorum was named among the most corrupt politicians in 2005 - 2006 by a Washington watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.

Religious people and Politicians who for the most part are all religious don't know GOD!!!

Oh wait, she covers her hair too... (side note: According to Islamic beliefs, Mary is considered the most pious of women and is granted a high place in Paradise for her righteousness)-- Another interesting note to make is that this New York mosque, which was once the Burlington Coat Factory, was bought a long time before now, How interesting that politicians are making an issue of it now, before elections.

Good point.Perhaps they are targeting the reasonable folks that may be swayed from religion.These folks (the reasonable), would most likely be Democrats and would be turned off by an anti-Obama billboard.But yes, the fact that Obama - and all American politicians - claim these deep beliefs is a problem for AA.

Truly is a shame how politicians and politician - wannabes cluster around the most conveniently accessed disasters for a photo - op and some «heartfelt» handshakes.

McCall Smith's most conspicuous quality is his enormous charm, not at all a given for a novelist any more than for a politician.

Most of all, since this is a mass problem that will be helped only by mass action, we need to make it clear that any politician whose plan doesn't call for cutting carbon by half» or more simply hasn't understood the situation — or has understood it and sold out.

and Romans — well Romans is automatically disqualified for me because it was written by that self - proclaimed «apostle» Paul (the politician — whose words are the most dangerous and untrustworthy of the NT — we have no reason to believe his words any more than those of Joseph Smith).

Harwell, 69, is probably the most revered figure in Michigan, politicians being ineligible for that distinction and Gordie Howe having moved to Connecticut.

Most often, these are all Fox producers, but occasionally there is room for a mere actor and sometimes even a jester or a major politician.

- Elizabeth Warren (D): Arguably the most popular politician in the Democratic Party, Warren has said time and time again that she will not run for president.

The fact that most of these cases were pending and / or unresolved over a long time should have alerted politicians on their complexity, instead current political debate has being focusing obsessively on the date for the completion of the review.

Most offer directory information, useful addresses and contact details for elected politicians.

It is most important for politicians to have some challenging hobbies or interests so that, when not engaged on their primary occupation, they can broaden their horizons in other ways.