Sentences with phrase «more city voters»

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That's not so easy when you are in the minority, and in a party where progressives are pushing hard left - perhaps appealing more to coastal and city voters than those in rural areas in red states.

Obama lost big with such rural white voters, but won more votes from woman, minorities and others groups clustered in or near cities.

«But I can't imagine more than two - thirds of voters in San Francisco thinking that our city government should be introducing measures that will cost local jobs and spitefully target one industry.»

And while Premier Alison Redford has been cold towards the idea of granting cities more financial power, saying she's «satisfied with the way things are,» her party should not forget that city voters are who they owe for their narrow re-election to government in 2012.

The party is hesitant to come out with something that pleases one group and alienates the other as it attempts to hold together a shaky coalition of city - dwelling liberals and comparatively socially conservative, but economically left - leaning, voters who're more likely to reside in smaller towns in Wales, the Midlands and the North.

«While a bare majority of Democrats think the country is on the right track, as do a plurality of New York City voters, more than three quarters of Republicans and roughly six in ten independents, downstate suburbanites and upstaters say the country is headed in the wrong direction.»

The TV people tell me that DC's going to go for Obama, a not unexpected result — while this may not quite be Chocolate City any more, it sure as hell ain't vanilla either — but Clinton's folks aren't giving up on on Latin voters, who've held strong for her in other areas.

«Without Lazio on the Conservative Party line, Paladino is more competitive in the New York City suburbs and among non-enrolled voters.»

A legal fight over the purging of more than 200,000 voters from the city's rolls could be coming to a close, according to court papers.

Previewing his Albany agenda at NYPD headquarters, de Blasio said he hopes Albany passes legislation to make cops» disciplinary records more accessible to the public, and listed reforms to voter registration, public works development, and more money for city schools.

The union, which represents more than 70,000 workers in New York, is endorsing Schneiderman at City Hall in Manhattan this morning and has pledged to do a voter outreach campaign — including mailings, door - to - door canvassing and member mobilization — in support of Schneiderman's election.

Another sign of change in the state, despite the overwhelmingly Republican congressional delegation, is the success that voters in cities and urban areas are having electing more progressive slates of candidates, a show of energy that could continue into the fall.

«That support continues as the commission works toward the goal of presenting to the voters of the city and the county a public referendum in November 2016 that reflects more effective and efficient municipal governance and establishes an environment that will support economic opportunities for all our residents.»

Kinderhook, N.Y. November 1, 2016... With open enrollment for Obamacare beginning today, voters should know that its rates are skyrocketing for New York's struggling middle class: They'll go up another 16.6 percent on average in New York and upwards of 25 percent elsewhere, yet liberal New York City professor and NY - 19 congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout wants to expand the failing program even more, the campaign of fiscally responsible congressional candidate John Faso today noted.

«Millionaires are more likely riding to work in Escalades or Town Cars than on the No. 6 train, but New York City voters say that's all the more reason they should pony up funding to make commuting easier for the rest of us,» said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Poll.

Meg O'Connor, of Gotham Gazette, published by Citizens Union of the City of New York, wrote an overview of many reforms that have been proposed in New York with the intention of making New York's elections fairer and more voter - friendly, including many bills Kavanagh has been advocating for.

Rodriguez, a 32 - year old Marine veteran, quit his job as coordinator of Veterans and Military Affairs at Medaille College to launch what some consider a quixotic run for mayor in November because Democratic voters outnumber Republicans in the city by more than seven to one.

Research from the good - government group Citizens Union confirms that the New York City elections, where public funding is already in place, allow for greater voter choice and more electoral competition, when compared with New York State races.

Celebrations, dinners, galas and voter registration drives for members of the ruling RDPC party (Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais) are taking place in cities across the country, most predominantly in the central regions, i.e. those with geo - political links and a common socio - cultural heritage (more generally but problematically referred to as «ethnic» ties) to the ruling party.

«The voters electing their leaders will be more reflective of the city's racial and ethnic makeup because older, whiter and wealthier voters are more dominant in the old - fashioned, delayed runoffs.»

More than half of city voters say the mayor has lost focus after taking office for the third time in 2010, according to a new Quinnipiac poll released Wednesday.

Several voters at the same polling place said they cast their ballots for de Blasio because they felt he was more in touch with the public and would steer the city in a better direction.

This month, Cuomo's approval rating among New York City voters stands at 53 percent to 27 percent, while suburban voters are more mixed, 47 percent to 37 percent.

«I have a new vision for our city, and my television commercials will help me share that vision with more voters,» Schroeder said.

There are more than 35,000 enrolled Democrats in the city, 73 percent of total city voter registrations.

Voters in the 11th Congressional District, far more conservative than in many in other parts of the city, did not view Mr. Donovan as unfavorably after the decision in the racially - charged case.

Sheehan's campaign manager Steve Napier said those numbers were a reflection of voters» satisfaction with Sheehan's job performance and improvements to the city ranging from the installation of new stairs and wheelchair access at Lincoln Park to playing fields and bathrooms at Arbor Hill Park, and larger advances such as more equitable hiring practices.

Among registered voters in New York City, 42 % would be less likely to vote for a candidate supported by the mayor while 28 % would be more likely to cast their ballot for that candidate.

Ukip surged in areas along the east coast with large concentrations of such voters — places like North East Lincolnshire, Hull and Basildon — and flopped among the younger, more ethnically diverse electorates of London, Manchester and other big cities, as well as in university - dominated areas such as Oxford and Cambridge.

More than four in ten registered voters in New York City — 44 % — currently approve of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's job performance.

If a poll is going to ask about race relations in our City, then it should be more inclusive of minority voters.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — More than 12,000 signatures belonging to Rochester voters made their way to the city clerk on Wednesday.

Most of the support comes from the New York City region, with more upstate voters against the gun control provisions.

Rodriguez, a 32 - year old Marine veteran quit his job as coordinator of Veterans and Military Affairs at Medaille College to launch what some consider a Quixotic run for mayor in November because Democratic voters outnumber Republicans in the city by a more than seven to one.

Regionally, more voters in the suburbs of New York City — 68 % — approve of Mr. Cuomo's tactics compared with those in New York City and upstate.

But when it comes to his handling of other city issues, more voters disapprove than approve, the poll found.

The mayor pointed to the more than 125,000 people who were kicked off the voter rolls in Brooklyn, and other issues at polls throughout the city.

Twenty - six percent of New York City voters polled said Cuomo was the politician who best reflected their politics, while 30 percent said they more closely identified with de Blasio's.

More New York City voters approve of Governor Andrew Cuomo than of de Blasio, the poll found, more than a month after a long - simmering feud between the two men burst into public, with the mayor accusing Cuomo of pursuing a «vendetta» against More New York City voters approve of Governor Andrew Cuomo than of de Blasio, the poll found, more than a month after a long - simmering feud between the two men burst into public, with the mayor accusing Cuomo of pursuing a «vendetta» against more than a month after a long - simmering feud between the two men burst into public, with the mayor accusing Cuomo of pursuing a «vendetta» against him.

But at the same time, there were complaints of more than 125,000 voters being purged from the rolls in New York City when they showed up at the polls to vote.

More than 75 percent of voters back extending tax rates that are due to expire on those who earn more than $ 1 million as well allowing ride - hailing apps like Lyft and Uber to operate outside of New York CMore than 75 percent of voters back extending tax rates that are due to expire on those who earn more than $ 1 million as well allowing ride - hailing apps like Lyft and Uber to operate outside of New York Cmore than $ 1 million as well allowing ride - hailing apps like Lyft and Uber to operate outside of New York City.

While Cuomo was more than happy to imply that de Blasio was in charge of the MTA, which is a state agency, the governor's falling poll numbers in New York City suggests voters are figuring out who's responsible.

Voters should remember that New York City was singled out by Albany and eliminated from the revenue sharing program, while other localities took no more than a three percent cut.»

The U.S. Justice Department announced it filed a motion to join a lawsuit against the New York City Board of Elections, alleging that the board's Brooklyn office violated federal voter registration law by erasing more than 117,000 Brooklyn voters from the rolls before the primary election simply because they had not voted in previous elections.

The mayor's approval rating has ticked up amid his concerted effort to convey a more forceful public image, and he now receives positive marks from half of New York City voters, according to a new Q poll.

Officials at the City Board of Elections said the chief clerk, Diane Haslett - Rudiano, has been suspended following the removal of more than 125,000 voters from the rolls.

Also at 11 a.m., members of 24 social justice and immigrants» rights groups, community - based organizations and good government groups call for improved voting systems and a more transparent Board of Elections in light voter roll purges that affected the presidential primary elections, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

Maffei's strongest base of support came from voters in the city of Syracuse, where minorities account for more than 40 percent of the population.

The New York City Board of Elections is currently under a separate investigation by the state Attorney General as to why more than 100,000 Brooklyn voter registrations were canceled just before the primary.

Democratic city comptroller candidate John Liu is racking up more than voter support these days.