Sentences with phrase «issue candidate advocating»

Hunter, 72, of Syracuse, said he intends to seek the Republican nomination in the 24th Congressional District — and he plans to do it as a one - issue candidate advocating for a consumption tax to replace income taxes.

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The internet and the web give issue and candidate campaigns powerful tools to turn potential supporters into active advocates — but only if they're used right.

Eventually those patents were sold to an affiliate of Liberty Media for a hefty sum, allowing Samuels to use his windfall to run for office, flirt with running for office, and help shape the debate from the left by speaking out on issues and challenging candidates to adopt policies he advocates for.

LCV, as part of the Conservation Voter Movement along our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.

An effective site also has features that can turn site visitors into advocates or marketers for the candidate or issue, such as email mailing list sign - up forms, contribution forms, «email - a-friend» buttons, and (for advocacy campaigns) email - your - elected - official forms.

Cynthia Nixon, an actress and public education advocate who has criticized the governor's record on the issue, is being discussed as a potential candidate for governor.

Congressman Carolyn Maloney and Public Advocate Letitia James today hit Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for his past votes on gun control bills — and touted Democratic front - runner and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's record on the issue as superior.

Although representatives of the candidates denied the issue had a large impact, Mr. Brown said in an interview on Friday that Mr. Weprin's defeat was evidence that gay rights advocates were mistaken when they assured lawmakers who voted for same - sex marriage that they would not be hurt by their votes in future campaigns.

Green Party gubernatorial candidate Howie Hawkins joined prisoners rights advocates Tuesday at the Capitol to call for a Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission to address the issue of mass incarceration of minorities across the state....

The Presidency on Wednesday said there was no truth in the reports that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kola Awodein, gave Justice Niyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, currently standing trial for alleged corruption, N500, 000.00 at the behest of President Muhammadu Buhari during the certificate issue affecting the then presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress.

ALBANY — American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten said Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino is using an anti-Common Core campaign to «cloak» his other positions on education issues that would be far less palatable to public school advocates.

Campaign finance laws allow for a candidate to use these non-profit groups to advocate for issues — but not for themselves or their re-election.

Public Advocate Letitia James, a Democrat running for reelection, squared off against her Republican opponent, J.C. Polanco, in a friendly yet competitive debate on Monday that highlighted substantive differences, and some shared opinions, between the two candidates on a range of policy issues.

At the Bronx Community College mayoral forum, other candidates — including fellow Democrat and city Public Advocate Bill de Blasio — said Weiner is distracting people from the issues.

«I will consider invitations to campaign, but some of our European election candidates may feel as I do that I would not be the most persuasive of advocates on some of their campaigning issues.»

Results of a Survey of All Candidates for Citywide Office In a survey conducted by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)'s Junior Board, candidates in the 2009 New York City elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, and Comptroller provided answers to questions covering a variety of controversial issues that affect local public sCandidates for Citywide Office In a survey conducted by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC)'s Junior Board, candidates in the 2009 New York City elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, and Comptroller provided answers to questions covering a variety of controversial issues that affect local public scandidates in the 2009 New York City elections for Mayor, Public Advocate, and Comptroller provided answers to questions covering a variety of controversial issues that affect local public schools....

The Advocate describes the candidates vying to be Louisiana's next governor as being «night and day» on major education issues.

CCSA Advocates wishes to thank all of the candidates who participated in our endorsement process, including their time spent in discussions with staff and local representatives, and the candidates» thoughtful consideration of policy and programmatic issues.

And visit the website of our sister organization, CCSA Advocates, to learn more about election issues and candidates» positions.

But issues surrounding charter schools have become particularly contentious at the ballot box in recent years as candidates supported by wealthy charter school advocates have increasingly squared off against those backed by teachers» unions in local and state elections.

«Barbara's incredible generosity extends beyond Grimmway Academy to communities throughout the state,» said Wallace, adding «she has become one of the anchor funders of CCSA Advocates, the political organization that has generated many electoral wins on behalf of candidates and issues of importance to charter schools.»

Unacceptable ad content • Books with overtly religious or spiritual content • Books that advocate a specific political ideology, advocate for or against a specific political issue, or promote a specific candidate.

• Promote efficient and responsible government • Provide the veterinary profession with political credibility and visibility • Speak on behalf of the veterinary profession in Florida in a strong and unified voice • Help candidates sympathetic to our profession achieve or maintain public office • Encourage members to participate in the political process • Build and maintain key relationships in both local and state government • Strengthen the political education of our membership providing awareness of government, candidates and important political issues • Provide a bipartisan means for the FVMA and our lobbyists to advocate for the veterinary profession, small business owners and the animals entrusted in our care

LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.

In some rare instances where all candidates advocate the same position on an issue, issue - advocacy is not a surrogate for candidate advocacy.

Student leaders hope to raise gun control as a key issue during the November midterm elections, to build support for candidates who advocate universal background checks and complete bans the sale of assault - style weapons.

Eligible candidates for a Family Advocate role should mention in their resumes skills like knowledge of family issues, excellent interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy, a non-judgmental approach, and a professional attitude.