Sentences with phrase «party leadership support»

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Publicly - traded companies also contribute to party leadership campaigns (legal in 8 provinces), contribute to think - tanks that advocate for (sometimes controversial) policy positions, and run their own advertising and advocacy campaigns to generate support for policies or projects.

Trudeau's minority lasted as long as it did thanks to support from the New Democratic Party (in return for the implementation of some NDP policies), while Harper's was aided by disarray in the opposition Liberal Party — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green ShParty (in return for the implementation of some NDP policies), while Harper's was aided by disarray in the opposition Liberal Party — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green ShParty — Paul Martin's resignation, a lengthy and divisive leadership convention, and the unwillingness of the new leader, Stephane Dion, to defeat Harper until the Grits had begun to reduce their party and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green Shparty and personal debts, and developed new policies (notably the Green Shift).

At a press conference held yesterday afternoon, party president Jim McCormick gave a luke - warm support for Ms. Redford's leadership.

Mr. Ceci supported the Liberal Party when it was led by Kevin Taft and endorsed Mr. Swann when he ran for the party's leadership in Party when it was led by Kevin Taft and endorsed Mr. Swann when he ran for the party's leadership in party's leadership in 2008.

Following his election as party leader, Stelmach announced a new cabinet that included all of the leadership contenders who had supported him in the second round of voting.

The most notable PAC created since the NDP banned corporate political party donations was Jason Kenney «s Unite Alberta PAC, which supported his campaign for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party and the United Conservative Pparty donations was Jason Kenney «s Unite Alberta PAC, which supported his campaign for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party and the United Conservative PParty and the United Conservative PartyParty.

EDMONTON — Alberta MP Jason Kenney says he will still pursue a unity agenda even if he wins the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership race but fails to get support from party members to merge with the right - centre Wildrose party.

A series of meetings organized by the Full Gospel Church in Kenya (FGCK) at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru, ended with leaders of the church reaffirming their total support and confidence in President Daniel arap Moi's leadership, the government and the ruling party, KANU.

For those unfamiliar with Westminster systems, most parliamentary votes are, as the British say, subject to the party whip: that is, members are expected to vote with the party leadership and are subject to severe retribution (such as being «de-certified» as a party - supported candidate at the next election) if they resist the whip.

Party members voted by 90 per cent to back the Sinn Fein leadership's motion to support the PSNI and the rule of law, and encourage the nationalist community to cooperate with the criminal justice system.

As a Council, we are appalled at some individuals within the ruling party, including a sitting Member of Parliament, whose tacit support and actions seems to be providing oxygen for these criminal elements to carry out these acts of impunity, having the potential of not only casting a slur on their own party leadership and government but undermining the authority of the Presidency, thus eroding the confidence and goodwill that Ghanaians have reposed in the new administration.

And there are three reasons why they are likely to attempt to stick to this position: they know there are dangers in policy U-turns (think Lib Dem commitments to oppose student fees); commitment to the renewal of Trident is entrenched in some parts of the party, even if key members of the leadership understand the downsides; and it would be seen as weakness if they succumbed to pressure from smaller parties with less credibility and electoral support.

He indicated that, the support of the Volta region has been wonderful; something the President and the leadership of the party recognize, hence «the reason I said there is no way the NDC would take the people for granted».

The growing support he received from the public convinced him to run for his party's leadership primaries in 2012 and then, successfully, in 2013.

I thank the entire leadership of my Party including the President - elect, the Vice President - elect and the MPs for their support.

Lazio's camp has so far refused to address the question of leadership, but it's hard to see him supporting Cox going forward if he is the party's nominee.

Miliband, who introduced the leadership election process that helped Corbyn sweep to power last September, and whom some MPs blamed for dragging the party to the left, had previously supported Corbyn.

With the support of the party leadership, the Lib Dems may be set to drop their opposition to a new runway at Gatwick airport.

Although Blairism still attracts the support of many MPs and senior party figures, Liz Kendall's 4.5 % showing in the leadership contest implies that enthusiasm amongst the grassroots is desperately low.

Since the leadership election, Jeremy Corbyn has made it his priority to turn Labour into a democratic socialist party with the support of social movements.

Instead, Corbyn's base is among the new members who flocked into the party to support his leadership campaign.

And in the midst of a digital revolution every bit as disruptive as the Industrial Revolution before it, the party's leadership must recognize the necessity of supporting Net neutrality, ending the digital divide and expanding broadband Internet access — issues that Teachout and her running mate for lieutenant governor, Tim Wu, have highlighted.

The group did not support Cameron's plans for English - only votes on English laws, but Bradshaw said the party leadership was not speaking «clearly or loudly enough» on devolving power to England, adding that the party had to be «clear we are fighting for England».

But today, with the support of the party leadership, the Lib Dems may drop their opposition to a new runway at Gatwick airport.

Corbyn won the Labour leadership less than three months ago with a huge mandate from party members, but without the support of most MPs in the parliamentary party.

Leading moderate Michael Dugher also warned that the party is going «backwards» among its traditional support base under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership.

Republican mayoral candidate Paul Massey is having a tough time connecting with the Republican party faithful, despite some strengths as a candidate and support among the party leadership.

However, for reasons which are still entirely unclear, the leadership of the Liberal Democrats has chosen to ignore hundreds of party members, ride roughshod over party policy, overlook reasoned argument, and rely instead on shoddy logic and misleading arguments to support this unfair, unnecessary and unbalanced Bill.

«They had hoped to leave that meeting with the confidence to continue to support the leadership in bringing the Labour Party together from within the Shadow Cabinet.

This meant he resisted an invitation from Cameron, who had suggested the unions» support for his leadership was a «scandal he should do something about», to repeat last week's party funding offensive.

Second he must secure Tory MPs support leadership and the support of a majority of Tory party members.

The Conservative party has lost potentially thousands of pounds after a wealthy backer withdrew his support in protest at David Cameron's «arrogant» old Etonian style of leadership.

He is also well known for supporting policies like congestion charging and parliamentary recall, which are either in opposition to the Tory leadership or the wider party.

He is surrounded by a Parliamentary Labour Party that largely doesn't support him or his policies, yet he received a massive mandate from those voting in the Labour Party leadership contest.

«Independent Democrat» is not a recognized political party in New York State, so members of the IDC run as Democrats, but then support Republican leadership once elected.

They are therefore acting, while the government retains relatively strong public support, to try to eliminate any points within the party leadership or structures — no matter how seemingly insignificant at this moment in time — around which opposition could coalesce into an alternative political perspective within the party.

Few could have anticipated the surge in support for Jeremy Corbyn, who after getting on to the Labour leadership ballot by the skin of his teeth has become remarkably popular among his party's grassroots.

The next couple of months will see a Labour leadership election which will test Jeremy Corbyn's support in the party.

As the attacks from Labour party grandees on the leadership frontrunner continue to grow, so too does his support base.

The leadership's refusal to ever target pensions, even for the well off, while constantly hammering welfare is a sign of a party content to win elections on the back of a well - fed core support, rather than by expanding its base.

But he says that Corbyn does not have the support of his MPs and that the party now needs «strong leadership».

But a new YouGov poll reported in The Times has found that Corbyn enjoys the support of 66 % of party members, a remarkable rise of seven points over the 59 % who supported him at the leadership vote.

Former Labour shadow minster Diane Abbott said her party's leadership had been hoodwinked into supporting the legislation.

But even if there is a challenge to Mr Clegg's leadership, Mr Huhne is likely to see competition from Lib Dem president Tim Farron, who has strong support in the party.

Labour have been accused of «purging» critical voices from the party after a Labour - supporting blogger was banned from voting in the leadership race, after criticising his local council.

In 2004, the party was given an unexpected boost by winning the support of former Labour MP and television presenter Robert Kilroy - Silk, who got himself elected to the European parliament, was appalled by the reactionary politics of his new colleagues, failed to win the leadership and, in the words of an activist, «disappeared in a puff of vanity».

Earlier in the day, Gov. Cuomo said he strongly supports the reunification plan that threatens to have the state party back primaries against the Independent Democratic Conference if they don't accept the terms or call for a change in leadership in the mainline Democratic conference if they don't go for it.

Rubio also knew, from painful personal experience, that although Murphy was racking up support from his own party's leadership, 2016 is not a great year to be an Establishment favorite.

In a federal lawsuit filed today, the party claimed that Rob Astorino, the Republican Westchester county executive and candidate for governor, threatened to «decapitate» party leadership in a bid to win the Independence Party's support as he ran for re-election in Westchester last party claimed that Rob Astorino, the Republican Westchester county executive and candidate for governor, threatened to «decapitate» party leadership in a bid to win the Independence Party's support as he ran for re-election in Westchester last party leadership in a bid to win the Independence Party's support as he ran for re-election in Westchester last Party's support as he ran for re-election in Westchester last year.

The Pontypridd MP has the support of 70 percent of the parliamentary party in his leadership challenge to Jeremy Corbyn.