Sentences with phrase «own primary against»

Holmes had been highly critical of both Moore, who was alleged of sexual misconduct with teenage girls when he was in his 30s, and former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, who had boosted Moore's candidacy since the primary against Republican Sen. Luther Strange, who was McConnell's preferred candidate.

And then today, another McCain spokeswoman charged that, by raising questions about Palin's record, «the Obama campaign is clearly being sexist, just like we saw in the primaries against Hillary Clinton.»

Likewise, going 3 - 0 against Bortles, Mallet, and Luke McCown is just as brag - worthy of a accomplishment as winning a primary against Bernie Sanders, Martin O Malley, and Jim Webb.

How can I register as a candidate to run in the Republican primary against a sitting Republican congressman?

Observers wonder how actively Bloomberg will support his ’09 consultant, Basil Smikle, in a primary against Sen. Bill Perkins.

Unlike McDonald, Grisanti easily won his primary against a more socially conservative challenger.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer told reporters in western New York on Monday he was confident Hillary Clinton would win next month's presidential primary against Bernie Sanders.

The lead focuses on a Maryland Comptroller candidate who built 80 % of his volunteer base on MySpace and then turned around and won the primary against a two - term incumbent.

For instance, if all political parties, including the APC which was then in opposition, could hold their primaries in the state, why would the PDP that was in control of the State Government come down to Abuja for its primaries against the provisions of the Electoral Act and the PDP constitution?

Several sources say NYC Councilman James Sanders is calling around to feel out support for a potential primary against fellow Queens Democrat, Sen. Shirley Huntley.

Cuomo remains popular in the suburban counties around New York City, part of his base of support in New York that will come in handy in a primary against Cynthia Nixon this fall as well as the general election.

Both would have to disarm their political efforts at winning primaries against IDC or non-IDC candidates.

Marchione was first elected after winning a Republican primary against Sen. Roy McDonald, one of the GOP lawmakers who voted in favor of the legalization of same - sex marriage.

Still, she managed to win a June 26 primary against a better - known rival, Rep. Bob Turner and another elected official, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos in a low - turnout contest.

Stachowski also had the added benefit in 2008 of the Conservative Party line, but this year that went to Kennedy (which is sort of amusing, when you consider that the Erie County Conservative chairman, Ralph Lorigo, has launched a primary against GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Lazio for Row D, complaining that he's too liberal).

At 8:30 a.m. Carl Paladino, who has been under pressure to drop his pledge to petition his way into a primary against the GOP gubernatorial nominee Rick Lazio, will hold a press conference to discuss his next move.

Find candidates to run Primaries against Democrats and fund the hell out of em.

The Democratic hopeful running in the primary against Sen. Simcha Felder said the state party's leadership is «late to the game» in trying to find a candidate to run in the 17th Senate district.

Put a million dollars into a primary against Shelly Silver, and if you beat him, you are more important than the Governor just like that!

What remains to be seen is if Democrats run primaries against members of the Independent Democratic Conference or IDC, something Governor Cuomo does not want to see as he publicly calls for the two warring Democratic factions to come together in a show of party unity.

While running for Leibell's seat (Leibell was seeking to become Putnam County executive in 2010) Ball faced a daunting primary against state GOP favorite Mary Beth Murphy.

Former CIA officer Gary Berntsen, who was a late add to the race against US Sen. Chuck Schumer, just forced a GOP primary against the Conservative nominee, consultant Jay Townsend, setting up the first intra-party — and inter-party — battle of the GOP convention.

My discussion with Krueger came on the heels of a CapTon appearance by Albany County Legislature Chairman Shawn Morse, who has launched a primary against Sen. Neil Breslin.

Cenedella may have to sqaure off in a GOP primary against Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, who has already declared his candidacy and says he'll spend up to $ 5 million of his own cash on his campaign.

In 2014 they were backing primaries against IDC members and crowing about the shortcomings of a Republican controlled State Senate.

But Hochul is most definitely facing a contested primary against City Councilman Jumaane Williams.

«If the IDC members do not join the Democratic Caucus and form a majority, the Democratic Party will lead an aggressive primary against every IDC member and assure we have a True Blue State Senate.

He must win the Aug. 28 primary against state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who served in the House from 2001 to 2011, then pivot and win a competitive general election in a swing state in a poor environment for the president's party.

Rep. Dan Donovan, widely seen as the moderate in the primary against his predecessor, Michael Grimm, used his first television ad of the campaign to position himself as an ally in the House to President Donald Trump.

Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running in a Democratic primary against Nixon, dropped out of contention for the party's nomination Friday night, after delegates were leaning toward Nixon.

Stewart's campaign for lieutenant governor did not win her party's endorsement but did win enough votes to compete in the primary against Joe Markley.

For Bannon, Moore has been the means to challenge establishment Republicans, throwing his support behind Moore during the primary against President Trump's and Senate Republicans» preferred candidate, incumbent Sen. Luther Strange.

Clinton also addressed her own primary against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who remains in the race but whose path to the nomination is reaching a dead end.

Gregory faces a Democratic primary against activist Liuba Grechen Shirley, who has raised $ 120,000 from small donors this year.

In the 22nd Congressional District, Paladino has backed Michael Kicinski in the GOP primary against U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna, R - Barneveld.

Stewart can still primary against the aforementioned state Sen. Joe Markley (Tea Party, but somehow likable) and Jayme Stevenson, Darien first selectwoman and escapee from a Fox News experiment to develop the perfect blonde Republican life - form.

Throughout his Alabama Senate primary against Sen. Luther Strange, Moore pummeled the Republican establishment practically on a daily basis.

Jodi McDade said she saw the allegations as part and parcel with the failed efforts by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his allies to help Sen. Luther Strange in the primary against Moore.

Sanders» top consultants have also signed on to two Senate contenders who are running in primaries against candidates endorsed by national Democrats.

In September, Linares will compete in the Democratic primary against Carmen De La Rosa, former chief of staff to Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, as well as former Community Board 12 Chair George Fernandez.

Former Rep. Paul Broun announced he's running for Congress in Georgia's 9th District, and he faces not just a primary against an incumbent fellow Republican but the haze of an ethics investigation dating back to his last term in the House.

Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, a one - time ally and now political foe of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said she's been approached about the possibility of running a Democratic primary against him in 2018 — and hasn't ruled it out.

Huntley is in a Democratic primary against Councilman James Sanders, while Addabbo will face either Republican Councilman Eric Ulrich or former Giuliani administration official Juan Reyes.

The ECDC endorsement could only help Small, who could still have a primary against former state Senator Al Coppola.

Sen. Stephen Saland, the other pro-gay marriage Republican to back the measure in 2011, was confirmed the winner of the Republican line in an even closer primary against Neil Di Carlo, who retained the Conservative Party line.

The officials warn that if the IDC members do not accept the terms of this peace deal, the state Democratic party controlled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo will back primaries against them.

I would have considered supporting him for 2012, either in a primary against Corwin or as an opponent to Hochul.

Paladino has said he would back Kevin Stocker, a lawyer who has launched a primary against Grisanti, a freshman Republican who is considered especially vulnerable this year.

Paladino last year pledged to support primaries against incumbent Senate Republicans, though none of his direct efforts were successful.

Small vowed to remain in the race and run in a primary against the senator