Sentences with phrase «gain the support of»

By its launch last September, the program's endowment had swelled to $ 435 million, securing contributions from more than 70 international corporations, and had gained the support of advisors such as former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Sometimes, this approach to leadership required Lincoln to make deals he was initially uncomfortable with to gain the support of legislators, notably to win passage of the constitutional amendment that outlawed slavery,» he writes.
Startups have to gain the support of a senior executive sponsor who understands the value proposition, will help you navigate the complex procurement processes, and get to «yes.»»
Focusing on the purpose of your business and what product or service you're aiming to provide will help you more easily gain the support of customers, investors and employees.
If you can gain the support of those influencers, it's far easier to win her notice, as well.
Rubio has already gained the support of some of the financial world's biggest donors, including Paul Singer of Elliott Management and Ken Griffin of Citadel.
Partnerships go both ways, so if you are willing to help out your neighbor, you have to opportunity to gain the support of a much larger network.
Given that Congress jealously guards its powers under the Constitution, such an effort would likely gain the support of representatives from most states, not only those with an economic interest in maintaining NAFTA.
Another Russian startup, Storiqa - a blockchain platform for consumer goods retail - has managed to gain the support of 55,000 investors and has raised $ 25 Million in just three months.
«With the political race already drawing substantial media attention and potential candidates doing everything in their power to gain the support of the public at large, regulation of the hedge fund industry is a topic that will likely receive significant attention throughout the campaign period.»
It has gained the support of Girlguiding UK, Mumsnet, the Evangelical Alliance and the Royal College of Midwives.
What I am opposed to, however, is how the politicians of our country so easily gained the support of the vast majority of Christian churches for this war.
It gained the support of the denomination as a whole, and I am sure that it had an impact in many congregations.
Open Doors Syria petition has gained almost 100,000 signatures A campaign to help persecuted Christians in Syria has gained the support of the Archbishop... More
Hitler lied to gain the support of the German people, 90 % of whom where professing Christians..
So, the Vandals appealed to their form of Christianity in order to connect their evil (power lust) to the populace, and gain the support of their power base.
On issues like tuition vouchers for families to send their children to private and parochial schools, Orthodox Jews have effectively allied themselves with Catholic and Evangelical Christian conservatives and have gained the support of senators like Joseph Lieberman (D - Conn.)
She is threatening to take legal action against her condo association and has gained the support of the Anti-Defamation League.
These three elements gain the support of other forms of general revelation in the following order: faith concludes (1) that the «wholly other» is also the Creator, (2) that the sense of moral unworthiness means that God is Judge, and (3) that the longing for forgiveness after judgment implies the tentative assurance that God is also Redeemer.
All three of these elements become more sharply defined as they gain the support of other forms of revelation.24
So money, power, and land were often used to gain the support of the authorities, rather than sound reasoning from the Scriptures.
This was especially true when one side could gain the support of the Emperor.
Open Doors Syria petition has gained almost 100,000 signatures A campaign to help persecuted Christians in Syria has gained the support of the Archbishop of Canterbury after a special event at the Church of England General Synod in York.
Gaining the support of the Tribunal is crucial for Mr Helou.
Gaining the support of Browning has made a significant difference, represented by the loan of several quality shotguns.
Next week I will provide you some tips to gain the support of your family and friends with cloth diapering.
Silver's support for the idea would be key in order for the budget to move forward and gain the support of the progressive wing of the Assembly Democrats.
Businessman, GOP district leader and ’08 Assembly contender Tony Nunziato is poised to announce a challenge to Democratic Sen. Joe Addabbo, and he has gained the support of several key local leaders who have been at odds in the past, several Queens sources confirm.
Although adopting positions on the referendum is formally unwhipped, the leadership has been seeking to gain the support of MPs for staying in the EU.
She has also gained the support of the Leave.Eu campaign group.
Heastie rapidly gained the support of his colleagues over the last several days, even as reports surfaced of his heavy per diem use and the intersection of his campaigns donors and those who receive member items.
Instead, the governor has gained the support of two major unions that pulled out of the Working Families Party over its support for Nixon.
Despite gaining the support of transit advocates and several local officials, including Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez, Mayor de Blasio has been reluctant to fund the pilot program, or any variation of it, saying the city can not afford it and that ultimately the MTA is the state's responsibility.
In addition, Rivera gained the support of Tenants PAC, New York's leading organization supporting pro-tenant candidates for public office.
I welcome his support and will continue to work to gain the support of the many voters in the 23rd Congressional District who believed in Doug and his message.»
To gain the support of the membership, the next Labour leader will need to advance a more left - wing agenda than his post-Blair predecessors.
De Blasio also gained the support of women, with 44 percent saying they prefer him, versus only 18 percent for Quinn.
Magee, Pallotta and their slate gained the support of most major local unions, including U.F.T. and the groups representing university professors and teachers in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
In his weekly newsletter, Ortiz said a bill he is sponsoring to institute a ban has gained the support of both Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Introduced at the end of July by City Councilman Mark Levine, the bill has since gained the support of 12 fellow councilmembers through the lobbying efforts of Levine's staff and parents at P.S. 163, a West 97th Street elementary school that would neighbor a construction site under a plan to build a 20 - story nursing home development.
«The Unite campaign to save the Market has gained the support of much of the local community as well as the customers and merchants of Billingsgate.
The Sanders campaign in New York City has raised the issues of criminal justice and police reform, concerns that resonate with voters of color who the senator has struggled to gain the support of early on in the campaign.
So I am saying that we can not depend on their incompetence, we need to work hard to gain the support of the electorate,» Mahama said.
The Democrat - dominated Assembly has endorsed the proposals Mr. de Blasio outlined, but they must gain the support of the real estate - friendly Republican State Senate and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A group of parents and teachers from P.S. 116 in Kips Bay have gained the support of local elected officials and community boards in their fight against overcrowding.
He insisted he does not need to win the city, but he must perform well by reaching out to veterans» groups and gaining the support of the building trades groups.
As with each and every election I have entered, I will work hard to gain the support of the general electorate, as I wholeheartedly believe it is critically important to represent all of the people, regardless of party affiliation,» said Saland, R - Poughkeepsie.
The bill has been gaining the support of celebrities including Lady Gaga who took to Twitter and Facebook urging her «little monsters» to call state senators and help legalize gay marriage.
«The speaker is going to be interested in gaining the support of the Council and may take that into consideration of her funding of member items,» said Rachael Fauss, a policy expert at Citizens Union, which authored the group's report.
«Mike Walrond earned NYCC's support because of his progressive views and vision of new leadership, and for those same reasons would love to gain the support of the WFP,» Linara Davidson, his spokeswoman, said.
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