Sentences with phrase «party stalwarts»

Monday afternoon's speech was delivered to a closed audience of Democratic lawmakers, lobbyists and other party stalwarts in the ballroom of a hotel just down the block from the august State Capitol.

Lib Dems strategists say there are plenty of party stalwarts who feel that way.

The All Progressives Congress, APC, party stalwarts from across the country Tuesday converged in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra state to flag - off Dr. Chris Ngige's gubernatorial campaign for the November 16, 2013 polls.

Other party stalwarts who were present at the launch include the Greater Accra regional chair of the NDC, Joseph Ade Coker, National Organiser and Campaign Coordinator, Kofi Adams amongst others

Over the last few weeks, he has been subjected to sustained character - assassination in the media by a host of party stalwarts and elders.

Given also the energetic campaigns of Green Party stalwart Howie Hawkins and the Libertarian candidate, African American businessman Larry Sharpe, Cuomo's share of the statewide vote will likely dip below 50 per cent.

If Staten Islanders think of Grimm as one of their own, it might be difficult for Recchia to win the seat, according to one Democratic Party stalwart in Brooklyn.

While Hein's 56 percent victory over the inept and underfunded Terry Bernardo might have been less than impressive, he remains a logical choice among party stalwarts.

It's not official yet, but Syracuse Green Party stalwart Howie Hawkins expects to join the crowded field running for the mayor of Syracuse.

When donors gave a record amount of money to Acea Mosey's campaign, they knew they were giving to an experienced lawyer and Democratic Party stalwart running for Erie County Surrogate Court judge.

Does O'Leary have a shot against party stalwarts such as former cabinet ministers Peter MacKay, Tony Clement, Kellie Leitch, Jason Kenney, Lisa Raitt or Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall?

But the Binabo faction, comprising party stalwarts such as the Bayelsa representative on the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof. Nelson Brambaifa, Mr. Preye Aganaba; among others, returned the acting chairman of the APC in the state, Joseph Fafi, as the substantive chairman.

The NPP flagbearer, who was accompanied by national and regional party stalwarts worshipped at the Bethel Methodist Church in Takoradi, the Dunwell Methodist Church, Assemblies of God, Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Church of Pentecost (Police Station Assembly) and the Presbyterian Church, all in Effia.

According to the source, those being listed for consultations include the Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari; his counterparts in Imo, Rochas Okorocha; Benue, Samuel Ortom; Lagos, Akimwumi Ambode, as well as other party stalwarts across the six geopolitical zones.

Oyegun and other top party stalwarts attended what was described as «mother of all rally» in Lokoja.

The event was attended by party stalwarts including the founder, former President Rawlings; the sitting President and Leader of the party, President John Dramani Mahama; the Chairman, Mr Kofi Poturphy; the General Secretary, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah; Alhaji Huudu Yahaya among others.

At a meeting two weeks ago in Manhattan, several party stalwarts expressed a desire to broaden the discussion of potential candidates.

Most of the members who joined after the death of John Smith have left, along with many party stalwarts.

Today, establishment Democrats still controlling the political reins have seemingly dissed 2008 Obama delegates and have chosen party stalwarts, instead.

The Alberta Can't Wait group, backed by former Reform Party stalwarts Preston Manning and Cliff Fryers, lobbyist Hal Danchilla and 1980s Tory cabinet minister Rick Orman, and the Alberta Prosperity Fund, backed by former right - wing talk radio host Dave Rutherford, former MLAs Heather Forsyth and Shiraz Shariff, and former PC Party president Jim McCormick.

As an Independent, the former Tory toyed with joining all of the four opposition parties, but eventually used his status to help propel him to win the Liberal Party leadership in 2011, defeating party stalwarts Hugh MacDonald and Laurie Blakeman.

To further advertise unprofessionalism, ignorance and wanton desperation to malign a leading light, loyalist and committed party stalwart, the reporter also alluded that Senator Ojudu belonged to a faction in the Ekiti APC that was on a collision course with the present Exco and as such could not get the party's ticket in the primaries.

The meeting, Vanguard gathered, was essentially meant to frame strategies on how to push forward the party and also respond to the perceived actions of the APC which party stalwarts alleged to be acts of persecution.

He said the rally promised to be one of the biggest by the PDP in recent times as many members, including prominent party stalwarts, within and out of the zone would be attending.

A few months ago, my MP was asked to sign a bottle of champagne as a present for a local party stalwart who was turning 60.

One of her most trusted confidants — her father, party stalwart Bernie Mahoney — was not thrilled.

That's because the attorney is a well - connected party stalwart who ran Nassau Off - Track Betting when Democrat Thomas Suozzi was county executive.

The Democratic primary would pit Esposito, for nearly two decades a major player on regional environmental issues but a first - time candidate, against party stalwart Fritz, who has run five times dating back to 1975, an era when Republicans dominated Suffolk.

This is because they have been accused of harassing political party stalwarts and candidates, including a confrontation the incumbent Governor Willie Obiano during a church service on July 30, 2017 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Ekwuluobia.

The 7th National Delegates Congress of the PNC will be held in the Upper West Region from December 11 to 13, 2015, in memory of late party stalwarts Alhaji Imoro Egala and President Hilla Limann.

Yes, voters do have a choice in this race: Party stalwart Lou Liedy is the Democratic candidate.

Robert Cotto Jr., a Working Families Party stalwart who works in education policy, is not seeking re-election after serving on the school board since early 2010.

Friscia, who made the motion to support Fossella, would not say which Republicans voted against the motion, but the Advance learned that party stalwart Annette Battista was one of them.

Cardinale said he's concerned that Sanders candidacy, and the animosity directed by some of his supporters towards party stalwarts like Clinton, could signal the emergence of the Democrats own «Tea Party» movement.

When the weighted votes were tallied, 197 committee members gave 57 percent of their votes to newcomer Sharon Graff and but 43 percent to party stalwart Sara McGinty.

Alabama Republican operatives say the race is likely to include a wide array of candidates, from tea party stalwarts to popular state legislators in this heavily Republican district located in suburban Birmingham.

Nowhere was the Gallo vs. Noble split in the party more evident than in the Second Ward where party stalwarts Kathy Mihm and Tom Hoffay backed different candidates.

The former two - term governor of Florida and a 2012 presidential hopeful for many Republican Party stalwarts (Bush endorsed Mitt Romney on March 21) listened carefully, smiling at the allusion to his blue - blood family reputation — and white skin.

And three high - profile party stalwarts announced the formation of Democrats for Public Education, to contest the reform agenda with a public - centered alternative.

First party stalwarts Turn 10 announced Forza Motorsport 7 (and there was a new Porche 911 on stage for you E3 bingo players), a further look at Sea of Thieves, a new Ori game with Ori and the Will of the Wisps, a chance to revist the world of Metro in Metro Exodus and we saw the much anticipated Assassin's Creed Origins.

Although it's rare for such switches to happen among electors, typically party stalwarts, it is possible, NAR analysts said.

Some members of the delegation were angry Romney aides had passed over party stalwarts in favor of their own donors and family, including the mother - in - law of a senior campaign official.

People left off of the announcement appear to be party stalwarts from Queens and the Bronx in particular.

When local attorneys, business people and others donated a record amount of money to Acea M. Mosey's campaign fund, they knew they were giving money to an experienced lawyer and Democratic Party stalwart running for Erie County Surrogate Court judge.

The NPP flagbearer, who was accompanied by national and regional party stalwarts, appealed to the communities to consider him for at least one term, and promised them he would not disappoint.

Syracuse city auditor: Green Party stalwart Howie Hawkins, who had a strong showing in last year's gubernatorial election, is making another run at elected office.

His comments come at a time when several other party stalwarts have declared their intentions to contest for the NDC «s presidential slot.

They are chosen by local Republican town committees and primarily made up of party stalwarts and elected officials.