Sentences with phrase «in electioneering»

The group, Florida Federation for Children, spent $ 420,000 statewide in electioneering efforts seeking to defeat incumbents who opposed expansion of Florida school voucher program.

The group did not engage in electioneering or pay for ads that supported or opposed any particular candidates, de Blasio's aides said.

It can only advocate positions (which it could do prior to Citizens United) and engage in electioneering activities like endorsing a candidate in advertisements (which it could not do prior to Citizens United).

This we feel is a strong indictment on the capability of the vice president to inspire any confidence in our electioneering campaigns, let alone lead the party in 2020.

The two leading political parties made promises in the electioneering period in a bid to woo voters of the Zongo communities.

It is worth noting that it is illegal for foreign agents to engage in electioneering activities in United States elections.

Fortunately or unfortunately, we can not leave politics outside the gate when talking about New Year's Resolution because we are in an electioneering year.

7Charles Dickens» Mr. Pickwick (caught in an electioneering meeting in a strange town) expresses his political correctness:» «It's always best on these occasion to do what the mob do» «But suppose there are two mobs?»

The Liberals have chosen to invest much more time in electioneering than governing and this is reflected in the lack of leadership we are seeing today in B.C. Everyone from students and families to seniors and skilled workers are facing real challenges with no meaningful support from the B.C. Liberal government.»

Not exact matches

Murray himself is likely to wind up in court, legal experts say, for violating state laws regarding electioneering in the work place.

For example, you could have a policy that bans all forms of electioneering in the office.

In the race to advance data - driven electioneering strategies pioneered by successive Obama campaigns, Cruz has turned to Cambridge Analytica for its unparalleled offering of psychological data based on a treasure trove of Facebook «likes», allowing it to match individuals» traits with existing voter datasets, such as who owned a gun.

The fact of Canadian electoral politics is that once the election is called, those not directly involved in party electioneering are turned into spectators.

The 2002 law, usually called McCain - Feingold, banned the broadcast, cable or satellite transmission of «electioneering communications» paid for by corporations or labor unions from their general funds in the 30 days before a presidential primary and in the 60 days before the general elections.

These include activities considered intervention under the Internal Revenue Code in any political campaign, such as direct and indirect political contributions to candidates, political parties, or political organizations; independent expenditures; or electioneering communications on behalf of federal, state, or local candidates.

The NRA's PAC or super PAC spent $ 42.3 million in ads and other forms of electioneering supporting Trump in 2016.

But in the early primary state of South Carolina, with voters scheduled to go to the polls on Saturday and candidates working the state furiously this week, local evangelical pastors are using their influence to rally church members towards salvation, not electioneering.

Mr. Kurtz, as is usual in these discussions, makes no complaint about black churches that are much more overtly political, nor about other religious organizations on the left that frequently come much closer to «electioneering.»

I have often marveled that, in the midst of the Jimmy Carter administration, the hard - headed businessmen on the America Enterprise Institutes's Board of Trustees would countenance the appointment of a theologian, and moreover a theologian with a colorful paper trail in left - wing politics and Democratic Party electioneering.

During elections, the demand of high principle all of a sudden finds itself situated in the midst of the most base and baseless tactics of electioneering, fund raising, and vote grabbing.

The FFRF had alleged that the IRS failed to have a policy in place for investigating political activity at tax - exempt churches and religious organizations, nor did the agency enforce its 501 (c)(3) codes against electioneering.

In an interview with Samuel Huntor on Montie FM's Flagship Program «Pampaso», monitored by, Ghanacreativearts.com, Michael Adangba explained that the songs the NDC used in the 2016 electioneering campaign was a major contributor to their downfalIn an interview with Samuel Huntor on Montie FM's Flagship Program «Pampaso», monitored by, Ghanacreativearts.com, Michael Adangba explained that the songs the NDC used in the 2016 electioneering campaign was a major contributor to their downfalin the 2016 electioneering campaign was a major contributor to their downfall.

He claimed that in the heat of the 2016 electioneering campaign, both withheld information the party communicators needed to do battle with their NPP counterparts.

At the final moments of the 2016 electioneering campaign when all parties should be deploying their best arsenals to win over undecided voters, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), sensing defeat, has taken political decency a notch lower and sprung up what could best be described as the most ridiculous story in the 2016 electioneering season.

These electioneering sound bites are meant to unite and excite the electorate, and are thought of as temporary, but in fact they leave significant, lasting, and harmful negative attitudes in the minds of the electorate on various domestic and global issues.

Asked if Ghanaian embassies in foreign countries can not handle the electioneering process, the EC chair underscored that it will be a tough task adding that the cost involved should also be considered critically.

But former Labour minister Phil Woolas» fall from grace, the result of some rather dodgy electioneering, was what caused the Oldham East and Saddleworth by - election which took place in early January.

The statement issued by the Administrative Secretary, INEC in the state, Barrister Ademusire E.A has it that July 6th, 2017 will be the last day for electioneering campaigns.

The PDP in its swift reaction to a press conference addressed today in Lagos said the same looted funds were deployed to fund the electioneering campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a Facebook post, A Plus who declared his support for then candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo during the 2016 electioneering campaign and contributed to the victory of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) through his craft, wondered why the two personalities were appointed to serve in governmenIn a Facebook post, A Plus who declared his support for then candidate Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo during the 2016 electioneering campaign and contributed to the victory of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) through his craft, wondered why the two personalities were appointed to serve in governmenin government.

According to President Akufo - Addo, in September 2017, two important campaign promises he made in the run - up to the December 2016 elections are going to be met, adding that this is an indication that the pledges he made during the electioneering period were not mere campaign platform talk, but are pledges that will be fulfilled during his tenure of office.

Having critically followed the electioneering campaign in Ghana from for several years now, and particularly since 2015 for this year's elections, and having also assessed the points articulated by the presidential candidates of all the political parties, The Republic Newspaper is honoured to be endorsing the candidature of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for the 2016 Presidential election.

«By requiring nonprofits to disclose the extent and nature of their electioneering activities, we are protecting prospective donors from misleading solicitations, and giving voters more information about who is behind many of the ads they will see in this year's elections,» Schneiderman stated.

The fierce critic of Dr. Bawumia said, it should not be surprising if he keeps slamming Dr. Bawumia who failed to provide concrete evidence over his bloated register allegations in the 2016 electioneering year.

Announcing the new campaign, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP MP for Manhyia South, said the «house - to - house» campaign of the party in his constituency during the 2012 electioneering season could not help the NPP to win the polls.

The president had given assurances that the area would be cleaned - up in fulfilment of his electioneering promise to people of the Niger Delta.

Why should we allow foreigners to come in for electioneering expediency?»

In the race to advance data - driven electioneering strategies pioneered by successive Obama campaigns, Cruz has turned to Cambridge Analytica for its unparalleled offering of psychological data based on a treasure trove of Facebook «likes», allowing it to match individuals» traits with existing voter datasets, such as who owned a gun.

But the conversion of the excellent report of the Sole Judgment Debt Commissioner into a political White Paper for electioneering purposes to be published under the supervision of the office of the Attorney - General demonstrates how low we have come in this country in terms of the only constitutionally established office within the executive branch which by hallowed tradition and practice is to defend and uphold the liberty of every individual and the rule of law in its quasi-judicial decision making process.

According to them, they were promised jobs during the 2016 electioneering campaign but now that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is in power, officials have turned their backs on them to the extent that, phone calls to them go unanswered.

With its tongue in its cheek, it shamelessly politicizes the obvious in attempting to reframe and shift liability in the White Paper to a political opponent to score cheap political and electioneering points.

And «tweet - ups», like the one attended in February by John Prescott at Manchester town hall, are seeing Labour using the online community to boost electioneering efforts.

There are also prohibitions against explicit electioneering in the mailers, and against sending them within 30 days of a primary or 60 days of the general election.

*** Orders partial restriction of movements Towards ensuring a proper coordination of water - tight security operations and thus guaranteeing a hitch - free and credible electioneering process in the forthcoming Kogi State governorship election, the Inspector - General of Police, Solomon Arase, has deployed -LSB-...]

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will soon introduce legislation to regulate electioneering activities by some not - for - profits that have become increasingly influential players in funding political campaigns.

While commending the NPP and NDC's conduct during the electioneering process, Prof. Greenstreet admonished Ghanaians to ensure that the political polarization in the country is bridged.

A source in the APC confirmed that Buhari had earlier promised to support the former NBA President, who was one of the President's foot soldiers during the 2015 electioneering as a member of the presidential campaign committee, which was headed by the former Governor of Rivers State, now Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.

Albany insiders said many of the measures were slipped in to curb Mayor de Blasio's electioneering ability, and his reliance on outside consultants, including Berlin Rosen, as he seeks a second term in 2017.

Odusile said that NUJ radio station, which he promised during his electioneering campaign, was in the pipeline, adding that it would soon be achieved.

This includes any activity considered intervention in a political campaign under the Internal Revenue Code, such as direct and indirect contributions to political candidates, parties, or organizations, and independent expenditures or electioneering communications on behalf of federal, state, or local candidates.