Sentences with phrase «major party lines in»

That leaves state Sen. Simcha Felder of Brooklyn, a registered Democrat who ran on both major party lines in 2016 and has conferenced with the GOP since he came to Albany.

Not exact matches

«What has changed is that while there used to be a modicum of congressional bargaining across major policy developments, the party in power now tries to pass legislation on straight party - line votes,» says Mr. Jillson.

Tax reform cleared its first major hurdle in Congress on November 16 when the House passed its version of the bill by a 227 - to - 205 vote mainly along party lines.

In turn, this game has major significance for both parties, and that's reflected in the strength of the line - ups selected as both are arguably at full strengtIn turn, this game has major significance for both parties, and that's reflected in the strength of the line - ups selected as both are arguably at full strengtin the strength of the line - ups selected as both are arguably at full strength.

Thirteen months after its devolution deal was first announced, not a single candidate from a major party has come forward to stand in the city region's mayoral election next year, while local leaders have continued to question whether they should even have to introduce a metro mayor full - stop — despite the Communities secretary Sajid Javid stating explicitly that this would continue to be a «real red line» for progressing with devolution deals.

«While I realize that it would not be possible to win the governor's seat without major party backing, I considered running on a third line in order to keep attention focused on important policies for which I care deeply,» Levy said in a statement.

Third - party candidates have virtually no chance of winning a statewide election, but their parties are uniquely positioned in New York to survive and thrive, since they are able to cross-endorse candidates running on major - party lines.

The Conservative Party's endorsement of Swanick over the freshman Republican Grisanti caused a major stir, considering the line was necessary for him defeat Sen. Antoine Thompson in a close race in 2010.

The largely amicable town board race will feature former town building inspector Paul Andreassen, running on the Democratic, Conservative and Independence party lines; longtime Saugerties police officer Donald Tucker, running on the Republican and Conservative lines; Vincent Altieri, who serves as the Captain of the Sheriff's Police Services Department and holds Republican, Independence and Reform party lines; and Democrat John Schoonmaker, who majored in Biology at Siena College and currently works as a Gnotobiologist at Taconic Biosciences, is running on the Democratic line and hopes to bring the town's youth into the fold of local government.

At this point the Stein campaign is the major force in establishing Green Party ballot lines across the country.

In each of the five primary days from 2006 through 2014, at least two incumbent senators lost major party lines.

Putting aside that new state Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk trounced GOP assemblyman George Amedore in Ulster County by an official 8,804 on major - party lines, the hard - working Working Families Party came out a clear winner, its line providing the Democrat almost twice as many votes as the Conservative Party and Independence Party lines (for Amedore) combparty lines, the hard - working Working Families Party came out a clear winner, its line providing the Democrat almost twice as many votes as the Conservative Party and Independence Party lines (for Amedore) combParty came out a clear winner, its line providing the Democrat almost twice as many votes as the Conservative Party and Independence Party lines (for Amedore) combParty and Independence Party lines (for Amedore) combParty lines (for Amedore) combined.

The script for the spot, in which the candidate insists he «can not be bought» and lambastes both major parties for their support of «trade deals like NAFTA» --(remember: He tried to run on both of their ballot lines, and only went the independent route after he was turned down)-- appears after the jump.

Davis is bankrolling his independent NY - 26 bid after being turned down by both major parties in his quest to run on their ballot lines.

The Suffolk County Legislature, in a vote that crossed party lines, narrowly approved a proposal to create a regional council of municipal governments to expedite major projects, despite opposition from five of the county's 10 towns.

But New York has a long history of minor parties pushing narrow issues or ideologies, then achieving disproportionate influence by pledging their ballot lines to major - party pols — in return for future considerations.

On the Common Council, meanwhile, Republicans maintained their two - member minority after newcomer Nate Horowitz knocked off a veteran incumbent in Ward 3 and registered Republican Deborah Brown, running without a major party line, bested the Democratic candidate in her second run for the Ward 9 seat.

The Green Party, which obtained its ballot line in 2010 after Howie Hawkins received more than 50,000 votes in his unsuccessful run for governor, does not cross-endorse candidates because the two major parties accept corporate donations....

The Green Party and its leading presidential candidate, Jill Stein, are best positioned to secure state ballot lines across the country to provide a credible alternative to the candidates of the two major capitalist parties in 2016.

As the W.F.P. was threatening not to endorse Cuomo, Republican supermarket mogul John Catsimatidis — a major Cuomo donor — went public with a promise to revive the Liberal Party to provide an alternate ballot line for the governor in November.

New York's fusion voting system allows major - party candidates to appear on (and create) minor party lines, to identify with particular issues or simply have their name appear in multiple places.

But, when it comes to other major Obama legislative initiatives, there's no guarantee that all 58 Democrats (or 59 if entertainer Al Franken winds up being seated in the Minnesota race) stick together or that the same trio of GOPers can be relied on to cross party lines.

London ran on the Conservative Party line and almost beat Rinfret — a feat that would have boosted it to major party status in the eyes of election officials in New Party line and almost beat Rinfret — a feat that would have boosted it to major party status in the eyes of election officials in New party status in the eyes of election officials in New York.

Cuomo said he does not support ending cross-party endorsements, meaning major party candidates could still have fusion ballot lines in a general election.

The defection of PDP members, numbering hundreds, was coming at the time when the party had been factionalised in line with crisis rocking the party at the national level and becoming a major boost for the APC in the state.

«Call on Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire to publish the names of all major donors to political parties in Northern Ireland, in line with campaign transparency laws in Great Britain.»

Sen. Simcha Felder, who ran on the Democratic, Republican and Conservative lines, was first elected as a Democrat in 2012 but has conferenced and voted with Republicans as the two major parties slugged it out for control of the chamber.

Naturally, some of the major REVOLVE events also took place here such as some of the REVOLVE parties (including one hosted by Alessandra Ambrosio for her new fashion line: o) but also workout sessions in the morning and a breakfast with Nicole Richie.

The lines between independent studios, «indie» developers and games that are being pushed heavily by major third party publishers are increasingly more blurred, and that's no more true than in this list.

While the tea - party conservatives lined up for Walker and the unions lined up for Malloy, both candidates collected hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations from major corporations.

Additionally, many in - house payment plans not handled by a third party are unlikely to report the line of credit to the major credit bureaus (unless you miss a payment).

In the week that has seen a woman secure the presidential nomination of a major party for the first time in US history it seems fitting that our ARTCRITICAL pick should be an all - female line up that in turn honors — at least in title — an indomitable fighter of yesteryeaIn the week that has seen a woman secure the presidential nomination of a major party for the first time in US history it seems fitting that our ARTCRITICAL pick should be an all - female line up that in turn honors — at least in title — an indomitable fighter of yesteryeain US history it seems fitting that our ARTCRITICAL pick should be an all - female line up that in turn honors — at least in title — an indomitable fighter of yesteryeain turn honors — at least in title — an indomitable fighter of yesteryeain title — an indomitable fighter of yesteryear.

Interesting link there David, but major fail in terms of proving that this one paper represents the «party line» (which would say it is the majority opinion).

In outspending the party machinery, the Koch network is hedging their bets against the fact that the public wants action on climate while providing a major incentive to candidates and congressional allies to not only hold the line on climate denial but hamper any actions or proposals coming out of the EPA or the White House.

Here in the UK warmist ideas are unquestioningly accepted, and carelessly promulgated, by every major political party, scientific and cultural institution, church, charity, university, school, trade union, local authority, NGO, and even, universally, by big business (with the energy companies and even the oil companies towing the line).

The other major party in The Banner Saga 3 must defend the city of Arberrang: the last line of defense against the Dredge.

There are ugly sweater parties, celebrity - endorsed lines, a designated «national day» and major league sports franchises and big - box retailers in on the act.

The chamber's 51 - 48 party line vote just before 12:45 a.m. Wednesday in Washington brought President Donald Trump to the brink of his first major legislative victory.