Sentences with phrase «living as a voter»

However, after reading this many times, I still do not understand what this means for practical living as a voter.

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And you should feel even worse when you learn that in countries such as Afghanistan, voters risk their lives to have their say.

The Socialists have seen their support crumble as Hollande and his government have failed to live up to promises to cut unemployment while tax hikes early in his term hit voters hard.

If it was Dick Morris I would just dismiss it as an attention getting stunt from a guy who makes his living reassuring and fundraising from right - leaning voters and knowing he will still get bookings regardless of whether he is right in the end.

As I was preparing for class, I learned that Mississippi's voters had rejected the so - called «Personhood Amendment,» which would have outlawed abortion in the state by affirming as a matter of law that human life begins at conceptioAs I was preparing for class, I learned that Mississippi's voters had rejected the so - called «Personhood Amendment,» which would have outlawed abortion in the state by affirming as a matter of law that human life begins at conceptioas a matter of law that human life begins at conception.

Mississippi voters rejected an amendment to the state constitution that would have defined life as starting at conception and outlawed abortion and many forms of birth control if passed.

An August 2010 poll by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life found that nearly half of Tea Party supporters (46 %) had not heard of or did not have an opinion about «the conservative Christian movement sometimes known as the religious right»; 42 % said they agree with the conservative Christian movement and roughly one - in - ten (11 %) said they disagree (based on registered voters).

There are too many denominations but when I think of the church as «the people» and with that as individual voters, elected officals and general workers I see folks bringing their Faith into their decision making as much as a woman brings her life experiacnes into her job.

As I flew back from Dublin to Edinburgh I read the Sunday edition of the Irish Independent the headline of which was «POLL: Act Now on Abortion say voters» with the story continuing: «The most seismic shift [in the Irish public's attitude to abortion] is that a clear majority (56 %) now favour a new referendum to repeal the current position, which gives equal right to life to the mother and foetus.»

For those fortunate enough to live in a competitive electoral context such as a swing state, the sheer size of the electorate renders the possibility of one voter being the deciding factor statistically infinitesimal.

Bishop Azariah of Dornakal, in theologically justifying the rejection of the reserved minority communal electorate offered by Britain to the Christian community in India, spoke of how the acceptance of it would be «a direct blow to the nature of the church of Christ» at two points — one, it would force the church to function «like a religious sect, a community which seeks self - protection for the sake of its own loaves and fishes» which would prevent the fruitful exercise of the calling of the church to permeate the entire society across boundaries of caste, class, language and race, a calling which can be fulfilled only through its members living alongside fellow - Indians sharing in public life with a concern for Christian principles in it; and two, it would put the church's evangelistic programme in a bad light as «a direct move to transfer so many thousands of voters from the Hindu group to the Indian Christian group» (recorded by John Webster, Dalit Christians - A History).

As the League of Women Voters in one county said, «It's just folks out making a living and they add necessary dollars to the tax base.»

The night will feature live, true and personal stories from gifted storytellers including Jodi Lasseter of North Carolina League of Conservation Voters and Gary Phillips, poet laureate of Carrboro (pictured below), as well as TC Muhammad of Hip Hop Caucus, youth activist Cole Rasenberger and more.

The group, which boasts as many as 30 members, gathered 140 petition signatures from registered voters living on the east side of Lake in the Hills.

I spent almost 4 years of my life trying to get the funding for that Point of Sale system — we applied for grants, we looked for a private funder, we approached the city — until finally we were able to get it funded through a parcel tax which was sold to the voters as a pay increase for our hard working and underpaid teachers, but which also contained a small portion vaguely dexcribed as «technology.»

Their obsession with making history with a black woman as their leader is irrelevant to most voters» lives.

Until now, even the most eager, and unemployed, floating voter is unlikely to have seen even one of the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders up close and personal, let alone, as they will be in the debates, not speechifying but tested and challenged live by their fiercest rivals.

Now Stringer is also trying to turn Spitzer's candidacy (which could very well be short lived, unless he manages to collect a sufficient number of valid voter signatures by Thursday) as a fund - raising tool.

She spent nearly her whole life as a Republican — and she's now conveniently changed her platform and expects Democratic voters to embrace her with open arms.

In a press release distributed by Lazio's campaign, Sayward praised the former Long Island congressman as «a life - long Republican with strong fiscally conservative values,» and a candidate with «a message that is believable and will resonate with all voters.»

And in the future too, we should expect to see ever more intense efforts to reach more and more potentially persuadable or potentially «mobilizable» voters in high - stakes, well - resourced, competitive elections, even as the majority of Americans who live in states and districts that are not competitive will hear less and less from campaigns as they, quite reasonably, use all available information to concentrate their resources where they think they matter.

As the former leader of the New York State Assembly is currently on trial for his life, and a second former State leader is expected to begin his corruption trial next week, I probably don't need to tell you that frustration with the current state of affairs could encourage moderate and independent voters to embrace a party promising — well, reform.

RBSCC produces thousands of voters loyal to Lopez, and employed his live - in girlfriend as Housing Director for a meager $ 330,000 annual salary.

«Prince» Anthony Weiner is in big trouble, the voters in his district are «MAD» at «Big Brother» Obama, Washington DC, etc, etc, and they see voting for the Republ - I - CAN as a way of sending a message «We are not going to take it anymore», plus I am sure there are many people who live outside the state and have seen the «PRINCE» in action on CNN < C - SPAN, etc and will be willing to send a check to him as a way of saying «BYE BYE WEINER» Before there was the «Oracle at Delphi» there was Count Vampire J. Machiavelli VJ Machiavelli http://www.vjmachiavelli.blogspot.com No More Schumer, Pelosi, Rangel, Engel «After Four Years of Scandals it is time for the Lazio Team»

«I've had the pleasure of knowing John Faso for many years and have seen firsthand the positive impact he has had on job creation and his singular focus on improving the economy of New York State and the lives of his fellow New Yorkers,» said Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. «As a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, John knows what's important to the voters in the 19th Congressional District and will be an outstanding advocate on their behalf.»

In a TimesLedger Newspapers column published last week, William Lewis contended that Iannece's loss came as a result of apathetic voters throughout the 25th Assembly District, which stretches from Flushing to Douglaston and includes most of Bayside Hills, where Iannece lives.

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About 30 volunteers for Koslowitz took to the streets and made phone calls Sunday in an effort to remind voters about the primary and inform them about Koslowitz's platform, which she said includes addressing «quality of life» issues like traffic and empty storefronts, especially along such shopping hubs as Austin Street.

As we move towards 2019, we must develop a more comprehensive and coordinated approach towards making, as far as is practicable, electoral services accessible to categories of voters that are traditionally marginalized by society especially women, youths and persons living with disabilities.&raquAs we move towards 2019, we must develop a more comprehensive and coordinated approach towards making, as far as is practicable, electoral services accessible to categories of voters that are traditionally marginalized by society especially women, youths and persons living with disabilities.&raquas far as is practicable, electoral services accessible to categories of voters that are traditionally marginalized by society especially women, youths and persons living with disabilities.&raquas is practicable, electoral services accessible to categories of voters that are traditionally marginalized by society especially women, youths and persons living with disabilities.»

The Republicans can also find solace in the makeup of the blank voters, as about 85 percent are at least 50 years old, about 86 percent live outside of Mayer's Assembly district and a slim majority are men.

The problem, of course, is that the Senate Republicans are suing over the 2009 law, arguing it was illegally enacted (as part of an emergency extender bill) and also that it disenfranchises voters who live in upstate districts that are home to prisons.

Over the last few decades which portions of the average rural voter's disposable income in dollars, (or if there is no change, their quality of life), have consistently improved as a result of Republican policies, relative to Democratic policies?

Appealing to the north of England, working class voters and ethnic minorities with an aspirational agenda was at the heart of this launch, with a focus on «bread and butter issues such as the cost of living,» as well as ensuring environmental problems aren't merely seen as a concern of the left.

In New York's gubernatorial elections the swing voters are almost always moderate white Catholic women living in the suburbs, upstate as well as downstate.

Over the last few decades which portions of the average metropolitan voter's disposable income in dollars, (or if there is no change, their quality of life), have consistently improved as a result of Democratic policies, relative to Republican policies?

«Thoughtless and unsupportable endorsements such as that for Senator Martins undermines Long Island's environment, economy and quality - of - life,» Long Island Voters Forum President Richard Amper said in a statement.

«The ratings give voters a scorecard on how their individual legislator voted and how many times they force local governments — reeling from unfunded mandates — to raise taxes or nanny state proposals that interfere in how we choose to live our lives... As long as voters continue to hold Legislators responsible, we believe New York will become a business friendly place that people no longer have to flee in order to save on taxes.&raquAs long as voters continue to hold Legislators responsible, we believe New York will become a business friendly place that people no longer have to flee in order to save on taxes.&raquas voters continue to hold Legislators responsible, we believe New York will become a business friendly place that people no longer have to flee in order to save on taxes.»

Cruddas concludes that voters backed the Tories because they were seen as a safe pair of hands, despite the underlying injustices many see in British economic life.

Hillary Clinton may have been flanked by former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at the presidential primary debate last night in South Carolina, but she wanted voters to see her as shoulder - to - shoulder with another Democrat: the one living in the White House.

If Labour was «a more pluralist party offering a more pluralist politics in tune with a more pluralist Britain» as Labour's Shadow Welsh Secretary would like, we'd be urging all Labour voters who don't live in Mid and West Wales to give their regional votes to Plaid.

Bridgen told the BBC's 5 Live that Cameron had been making «outrageous» claims in his bid to persuade voters to back remain and that, as a consequence, he had effectively lost his parliamentary majority.

As a floating voter who has now voted for all 3 main parites in my adult life, I will be voting YES to AV ONLY for this reason, and what it means for the elecotal hopes of individual parties plays NO PART in my decision.

Using online media also helps parties to connect with voters once considered hard to reach, such as young people and those living outside cities.

According to BBC Radio Derby, the unnamed voter had referred to a Polish family living in the town as «scroungers».

The Tories are tanking as the impact of austerity, trashing the economy and tearing up lives, hits home with voters.

The major policy announcement on free school meals was the obvious move in this direction — as well as being a sop to middle class voters who lost out after cuts to child benefit — but Nick Clegg's speech is full of references to policies which help in day - to - day life: the pupil premium, flexible parental leave, free childcare, a cap on social care costs.

Europe as an abstract issue may be low on voters» list of priorities but European law and directives affect every aspect of British life including immigration and our ability to fight crime.

PREVIEW: Voters who live within the Mattituck Parks District will be asked to elect a new commissioner Thursday, as two candidates are running for the seat being left vacant by outgoing commissioner Nicholas Deegan.

«It is clear as I go door to door each day that voters are hungry for change and want someone representing them who understands the issues impacting their everyday lives; someone who will be their voice in government.

Washington (CNN)-- CNN and the Boston Media Consortium are partnering to present a live televised debate as Massachusetts voters prepare to select the state's next governor.