Sentences with phrase «for real democrats»

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Chris Hayes at MSNBC tweeted, «As gross and cynical and hypocritical as the right's «what about Bill Clinton» stuff is, it's also true that Democrats and the center left are overdue for a real reckoning with the allegations against him.»

He penned an op - ed for Real Clear Politics in 2010 berating Obama and Democrats for pushing through the overhaul.

«This report is yet another example of what we have seen over and over again from this government: big promises, but no clear direction, and ultimately no real change for children and youth,» said New Democrat children and family development critic Carole James.

VANCOUVER — New survey results reflect the need for the Christy Clark government to take real concerted action to improve addiction services, and undercut illicit fentanyl production and use in response to the overdose crisis, says Sue Hammell, New Democrat mental...

New Democrats are fighting for real economic growth throughout the province and in all sectors of B.C.'s economy.

The Democrats at best slow down the dismantling of such programs as had real benefits for the poor.

Pretty interesting, since Billy Graham IS a registered Democrat, who was the first TV preacher to desegregate his revivials, eulogized LBJ, he posted bail for MLK on several occasions, and GWB was the only sitting president he refused to see... yeah, real racist Repub - type.

The other real Democrats running for AG would all be better than double talking Rice.

Following the victory, Lib Dem leader Tim Farron claimed: «The message is clear: The Liberal Democrats are back and we are carrying the torch for all of those who want a real opposition to this Conservative Brexit Government.

That is a very large success for a party with as little real power as the Democrats currently have, and the narrative of that success may give the Democrats some momentum towards further success.9

The «Real Rent Reform Campaign» (R3, for short) is targeting three Democrats — Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr., who chairs the Housing Committee; Sen. Martin Malave Dilan and Sen. Jeff Klein — and one Republican, Sen. Marty Golden.

What's interesting is the number of Democrats who ponied up cash for Real Conservatives, including Erie County DA Frank Sedita III, who is seeking a second term this fall and was endorsed by the Erie County Conservatives in February.

This is simply about Real Democrats calling out the «IDC» for what they are... Democrats In Name Only and Trump enablers.

In the U.S., perhaps our best hope is Trump himself: his arrogance, narcissism and lack of discipline have kept him from building a real political campaign, while Hillary Clinton's operation seems determined to turn out every possible voter likely to cast a ballot for Democrats.

So, while there is a chance Democrats could wind up in the majority this calendar year, the real battles for control of the upper chamber will take place in local districts across the State this coming November.

The Senate Democrats will stand up for New York children and we will not allow half - measures to take the place of real reforms.»

The real problem here however is that Senate Democrats and good government groups don't really believe that if Mr. Cuomo were to sacrifice the present for the future, as it were, real reform would be achieved.

Cuomo has «delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country,» Shafran said, listing the legalization of gay marriage, the new minimum wage law, a gun control law and the ban on hydraulic fracturing to drill for natural gas.

Nixon said she voted for Cuomo eight years ago in hopes of his being a «real Democrat» but that «New York's eight years under the Cuomo administration have been an exercise in living with disappointment, dysfunction, and dishonesty.»

Other Democrats in Brooklyn, for example, have received support from the Real Estate Board's PAC, Jobs for New York.

«Eight years ago, I voted for Andrew Cuomo because I believed he was a real Democrat,» she added.

Eight years ago, I voted for Andrew Cuomo because I believed he was a real Democrat.

As the only non-politician, Wendy Long is best positioned for November to reach women, Republicans, Conservatives, independents, disaffected blue collar democrats and the growing cross section of voters who want a real alternative to the Gillibrand - Obama radical policies of government intrusion.»

This can not be done in the same way as it is for the Conservative, Labour, or Liberal Democrat vote for the simple reason that the data does not exist — UKIP was not a real feature of local elections until very recently.

This campaign seems to have tapped into a real vein of frustration among Democrats / progressives, who tend to think that Republican officials have exploited 9/11 for political purposes, with the mainstream media's abetting.

«So, remember if you want real reform in Albany, support Mark Levine, Democrat for state Senate on September 14 Also, Mark Levine is endorsed by former Borough President Ruth Messinger, former City Council Member Ronnie Eldridge and City Council Member Robert Jackson.

Time for real change — California is thriving with both houses and the governorship in the hands of Democrats.

They: raise money for the Democrat; bring down the Republican Chairman who opposes them; arrange a Senate Minority Leader endorsement for their sacrificial lamb; and make sure Mike Long does not support a real challenger.

The fruit of these efforts is not the hoped - for Republican governing majority, but the real prospect of a filibuster - proof Democrat majority in 2009.

«Eight years ago I voted for Andrew Cuomo because I believed he was a real Democrat,» she told a cheering crowd.

He said Cuomo has «delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country,» listing the legalization of gay marriage, the new minimum wage law, a gun - control law and the ban on hydraulic fracturing to drill for natural gas.

The Liberal Democrats should have no time for any policy that actively seeks to make the poor poorer in real terms.

This is a real problem for the Liberal Democrats — because, as Clegg acknowledged, «No one else will do it for us».

And a recent bill Kemmerer criticized him for supporting, to give tax abatements to a millionaire real estate developer, was also supported by Democrats Peter Abbate and Alec Brook - Krasny in the assembly, Golden said.

Despite the polls showing a small swing to the Conservatives from Labour and a modest 4.5 Liberal Democrat to Conservative swing since 2014, the model predicts no real change for the Conservatives because they are in government.

In one instance in 2012, the Real Estate Board of New York solicited donations for Lewis A. Fidler, a Brooklyn Democrat who at the time was running for a State Senate seat (whose previous occupant had pleaded guilty to accepting bribes).

Maggie Throup, who is standing for the Conservatives against Liberal Democrat Lorely Burt in the super-marginal Solihull seat, believes the only real test will come on polling day.

Sheinkopf said Barron «can create real problems» for Cuomo by mobilizing a protest vote that could attract up to 50,000 voters who would otherwise vote Democrat.

They include looking at how luxury real estate developers got a tax break secretly buried in a law passed last January, and they refer to e-mails from a trade association that sponsored a fundraiser for Assembly Democrats that specifically said contributions of $ 10,000 per attendee were necessary to get favorable laws enacted and stop «terrible» ones from happening.

There are those who may criticize Levy for running against Paterson, but they are wrong to do so, because Levy has just done a service to Democrats and all New Yorkers by starting a real conversation and debate about issues, leadership and New York's future.

Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon has only been a gubernatorial candidate for one day, but she sure made her mark — calling Gov. Andrew Cuomo's status as a «real Democrat» into question at her formal campaign kickoff on Tuesday morning.

Several senior Democrats said they believe that Cuomo, who has been warring with de Blasio for more than two years, has only about three more months before it's too late to find a candidate with a real chance of defeating de Blasio, who polls show has lost the confidence of a majority of voters.

A Democrat married to Bruce Teitelbaum, former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's chief - of - staff, Ms. Kasirer is known as both an effective advocate - for - hire for real estate interests and as a fundraiser for Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential effort, former Comptroller William Thompson's 2009 mayoral campaign and Mr. de Blasio's 2013 bid for City Hall.

He said Democrats can not afford to lose the race for New York's 19th Congressional District seat and that he has the ability to raise more money than Faso, as well as outwork the congressman and build a real organization of staff across the district who will work to get the message out.

«A real Democrat would have already passed the Women's Equality Act and would be fighting for paid family leave.»

For instance, Democrats have a real race on their hands in Connecticut between Rep. Christopher Murphy (D) and Republican Linda McMahon to fill the seat being vacated by Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman.

They are nothing more than a faction of the GOP (WFP is the same for Democrats), not a real party like the Greens or Libertarians.

Deliberations began on Tuesday morning after a three - week trial in which prosecutors sought to prove that Mr. Silver, a Manhattan Democrat, had obtained nearly $ 4 million in illegal payments in exchange for taking official actions that benefited a cancer researcher and two real estate developers.

«Those elected as Democrats should respect voters» clearly expressed intent and sit with the Democratic Conference to implement important progressive goals like standing up for women's health, passing real campaign finance reform, raising the minimum wage and enacting common sense gun laws,» said Senate Democratic spokesman Mike Murphy.

I'm all for Republicans and Democrats in the House teaming up to kill this stimulus package so real tax reform can be worked on starting in 2011.