Sentences with phrase «not only his party leader»

Meet Kevin Kühnert, the university student who could take down not only his party leader but also the German chancellor.

And Israel isn't the only party leader urging members to put their own political priorities before a show of fealty to the national Democratic Party and its leader.

However, Miliband is not the only party leader to have had his family background questioned by the press.

Not exact matches

Cruz has excelled at rubbing people the wrong way, but this has extended not only to the people that he thinks he's supposed to irritate (i.e., party leaders, Democrats, journalists, etc.) but to other conservatives and would - be allies in Congress.

And while the headlines regarding churches and pedophilia remain largely focused on Catholic parishes, the lack of hierarchical structure and systematized record - keeping in most Protestant churches makes it harder not only for church leaders to impose standards, but for interested parties to track allegations of abuse.»

The loss of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2016 general elections was not only a defeat but a rejection, hence the party needs a new leader for successive elections, former President Jerry John Rawlings has said.

Some party leaders — other than former Erie County Executive Chris Collins, who is decidedly not a fan — have been interested in Cenedella, particularly since the only declared challenger to Gillibrand, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, has so far failed to catch fire.

Not only is the former Tooting MP Labour's most senior elected figure, he also appears to be the Labour politician most likely to be popular as a party leader.

Cox, who not only drafted Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy into the race and convinced him to switch parties, but also urged GOP leaders to support him, also told Robin he's now «not sure that coalescing around one candidate is the best way to do it.»

Friends of Dugdale have since pointed out that Rowley, when seeking election as the Scottish Party's deputy leader last year, promised that if he won he would not accept a protected place at the top of one of the lists from which a 56 of Holyrood's 129 MSPs are elected under a system of proportional representation only to go back on his word as soon as he won that particular race.

The Working Families Party is still scrambling to find a placeholder candidate for governor in advance of its June 5 convention, and is looking for someone who will not only attract 50,000 votes but also might exploit the fact that the statewide Democratic ticket lacks diversity, a source with knowledge of party leaders» thinking Party is still scrambling to find a placeholder candidate for governor in advance of its June 5 convention, and is looking for someone who will not only attract 50,000 votes but also might exploit the fact that the statewide Democratic ticket lacks diversity, a source with knowledge of party leaders» thinking party leaders» thinking said.

In the UK, Labour party leader Ed Miliband has framed his agenda of a fairer country and a more responsible capitalism in a context where there is less money to spend, arguing that «it's Labour's responsibility to find a new approach for tough times» and that he wants to «demonstrate once and for all that Labour is a party for all times, not only a party for good times.»

Nigel Farage was the only party leader at the count and his presence was not merely a convenience, following his appearance on the BBC's Question Time in the Northamptonshire town the previous day.

«I believe that Governor Cuomo is not only working against the Democratic Party as the leader — who as the leader should be protecting and defending the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State,» Diaz wrote in his «What You Should Know» email at the Party as the leader — who as the leader should be protecting and defending the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State,» Diaz wrote in his «What You Should Know» email at the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State,» Diaz wrote in his «What You Should Know» email at the time.

«Not only is Jerry Nadler bucking the unity agreement that Governor Cuomo, Senate Democrats and labor leaders have worked for, he is working to unseat the only Latina and first Dominican woman in the State Senate, which only demonstrates how out of touch he is with the goals of the Democratic Party and it's leadership,» said Barbara Brancaccio, spokesperson for Alcantara's campaign.

The first was that her personal net satisfaction ratings have nosedived such that she is not only less popular than her controversial UK counterpart, Jeremy Corbyn, but also has displaced the Liberal Democrat leader, Willie Rennie, as the least popular of the main Scottish party leaders.

«If they didn't do any background checks, and only picked him because he's the party leader, the public should know that,» Horner said.

«While the Independence Party supports a bipartisan slate of candidates, it's disingenuous for divisive Democrats to rant about the IDC's relationship to the Independence Party when Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins not only runs on the line, but donates hundreds of dollars to the Independence Party.

But I would be willing to bet that most of the Labour Party members and union members wish that they had more say in the choice not only of the leader, but of the cabinet as well.

One by one, they took their turn to declare that the unity of the party was paramount, only to go on to say that they weren't going to be bullied or silenced just because Corbyn had been elected leader for a second time.

The first is that normal voting intention questions do not include prompting by the party leaders names, so realistically you should only compare the results of a question asking «how would you vote with Milliband in charge» with one saying «how would you vote with Brown in charge».

For the first time since he became leader, Jeremy Corbyn's supporters will be in a position to dictate not only party policy but also the rules by which it is rubber - stamped by conference or the membership.

The Prime Minister argued that he is «the only party leader who is prepared to say to the people of England, «you should have... the same rights over legislation that are being given to Scotland and Wales»»; and it is true that this commitment was set out in the Party's 2010 manifesto, which promised to introduce «new rules so that legislation referring specifically to England, or to England and Wales» so that it «can not be enacted without the consent of MPs representing constituencies of those countries.&rparty leader who is prepared to say to the people of England, «you should have... the same rights over legislation that are being given to Scotland and Wales»»; and it is true that this commitment was set out in the Party's 2010 manifesto, which promised to introduce «new rules so that legislation referring specifically to England, or to England and Wales» so that it «can not be enacted without the consent of MPs representing constituencies of those countries.&rParty's 2010 manifesto, which promised to introduce «new rules so that legislation referring specifically to England, or to England and Wales» so that it «can not be enacted without the consent of MPs representing constituencies of those countries.»

Launching their manifesto this morning, UKIP leader Lord Pearson of Rannoch has announced that not only is his party making a conscious decision not to stand in a handful of seats held by what he defined as «committed eurosceptics» in the last Parliament, but that UKIP will «actively campaign» for them.

I do not blame the candidate or party leaders who were only after all going by established rules for such special elections.

«I have asked my fellow Welsh party leaders to co-sign this letter so we can not only bring more powers closer to the people of Wales, but so we can end the injustice of 16 and 17 year olds in Wales being denied the vote.

To date he's the only Republican candidate for comptroller, and he and party leaders expect that he will not face any Republican opponents.

The Leader of the Party in the state said, «All I have to say is thank you for conducting yourselves very peacefully, that is to the APC members in Bayelsa state, you have really been very exemplary not only in Bayelsa state but in relation to the rest of Nigeria.

It's a message not only important in reassuring backers of the coalition and Nick Clegg, but also in reassuring those liberals still in the Labour party who fear their leader is turning them into a party of protest and dogma.

Astorino is also apparently not buying Donald Trump's pledge that he will run for governor and unite the Republican and Conservative parties if only the party leaders unite behind him and promise he will not have to fight for the nomination.

Party leader Nigel Farage said: «Gordon Brown must be the only man in the country who doesn't realise that we have to have a referendum on this treaty.»

«I believe that Governor Cuomo is not only working against the Democratic Party as the leader — who as the leader should be protecting and defending the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State.&rParty as the leader — who as the leader should be protecting and defending the party and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State.&rparty and its candidates — but I also believe that he is working against racial equality and minority opportunities by preventing Black and Hispanics from gaining positions of leadership in New York State.»

Roger Helmer said the party leader had promised to take the Tories out of the centre - right grouping in the European parliament within weeks, not months - only to announce last month that it would not now happen until 2009.

An «election» could, however, include a situation like that surrounding the adoption of the Magna Carta or the assembly of representatives of the various estates that was convened by the monarch shortly before the French Revolution in which the franchise is quite limited (e.g. limited only to aristocrats, or to elders, or to clergy, or to members of a political party, or to members of a particular tribe or caste, or to a council of leaders of tribes or castes) who are not all members of the incumbent's extended family and whose appointment was not primarily within the control of the incumbent as a practical matter.

Boris is the only conceivable person who could threaten David as leader of the party — and he isn't even an MP.

The $ 30,000 - plus that's been paid since 2012 to Align Media and VoterTrove for political jobs covers not only Republican state Senate candidates» campaigns, but also work Gargiulo did for the state Republican Party (including «robo calls» for fundraising) and work for former state Senate Republican Leader John McKinney's unsuccessful 2014 campaign.

Setting out her bid to be Tory leader, Mrs May said there would be no need for an election before 2020, despite arguments she been voted in only by her party, not by her country.

Voters also want to raise the minimum wage higher than the governor is proposing, and think he should not exclude minority party leaders, including the only female legislative leader Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins, from budget leader Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins, from budget Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins, from budget talks.

While they didn't speak, there were even leaders of the Working Families Party — who reluctantly made Cuomo their standard bearer last year only to claim he went back on a deal to help Democrats reclaim the State Senate — standing on the stage with the governor.

Minority Democratic Senate Leader John Sampson was one of only two Senate Democrats to attend the bill signing ceremony, but he was not permitted to appear at the podium with Cuomo and the majority party legislative leaders, and had to sit in the audience instead.

However, I have just learned that Governor Andrew Cuomo is only planning to meet with the Governor and leaders of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and not with leaders of the New Progressive Party (PNP).

Far from being punished for negative campaigning, the politics of austerity and the out - of - touch poshness of its leader, David Cameron and his incumbent Tory party were not only elected back in, but actually added to their seats.

A Republican operative involved in House races said party political leaders are not exactly «cracking the whip» on members — a reprieve that lasts for this month only.

I know that those who carelessly condemn him in public, clandestinely go back to heal wounds knowing what the man represents, his affability, readiness to listen and reluctance to get emotional easily no wonder after years of intense condemnation, Prof Martey openly praised him for his humility and assured him of his constant prayers to succeed.In our bid to get our parties to office, we must also consider the safety of our nation and the cohesion we've enjoyed so far.I don't think the Npp in its current state can manage its internal issues if elected into office let alone manage the nation.Our democracy shouldn't be toyed with in the name of political extremism and unworkable promises.We don't need a leader who will establish himself by intimidation and force, who will choose henchmen around himself, create secret police and abandoned all pretence of consulting the wishes of the masses but will only expect regimented YES from us on all national issues like we seeing in the Npp today.

Yet as Osborne addressed conference today he did so as the overwhelming favourite to not only be the next Conservative party leader, but also the next elected Conservative prime minister.

The Miliband brothers, the only contenders with a chance of becoming Labour leader, both think the party should start choosing Parliamentary candidates this autumn for the next election rather than wait for the new boundary changes, which won't be decided until 2013, more than three years from now.

If only she'd been elected Leader of the Labour Party, we wouldn't be in the mess we are in now.

We were ensuring that party communications were rather more effective than they were in the hung Parliament of 1974, when Edward Heath's office tried to contact Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe on Election night, only to be told: «He's not available rightparty communications were rather more effective than they were in the hung Parliament of 1974, when Edward Heath's office tried to contact Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe on Election night, only to be told: «He's not available rightParty leader Jeremy Thorpe on Election night, only to be told: «He's not available right now.

Am sure some people get the story of ogun APC wrong, the issue is not between Osoba and Amosun rather Amosun with other Apc stalwarts, started from his deputy, all the senators, all the reps, most of party leaders, mejority of assembly members in ogun state even some of the grass root members that worked for amosun's victory in 2011, despite all Osoba intervention with some traditional ruler, Amosun believe he can do it alone, so am sure Osoba left with no option than to stay with mejority followers and path away with Amosun, especially when Amosun always says that he need no politician with him, even went to an extent of attacking ogun central senator with thugs and attempted to kill him.Also,short - changed Osoba's people in last APC congress in the state.But, after the result in Ekiti, he started realizing that he need them only for his 2015 victory but not in his government or in the party..

Voters also want to raise the minimum wage higher than the governor is proposing, and think he should not exclude minority party leaders from budget talks, including the only female legislative leader Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart - Coleader Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart - CoLeader Andrea Stewart - Cousins.