Sentences with phrase «political boost for»

In a potential political boost for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, liberal Democrat Jonathan Pelto told The Hartford Courant on Saturday that he fears he will not reach the necessary threshold to qualify for the gubernatorial ballot in November.

The spending has become an issue in this year's election campaign, with Republicans including gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino saying they are little more than a taxpayer - funded political boost for Cuomo, a Democrat who is campaigning in part on his work to revive the state economy, particularly upstate.

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Also, notwithstanding a silly fiscal policy and the ongoing political impasse, the U.S. economy has some very good things going for it now, as even king of doom, Nouriel Roubini, couldn't help but note: the Fed is going to stick to its asset - buying regime for the foreseeable future, providing a monetary protein shake the recovery still very much needs; the housing rebound is well on its way, which is helping Americans rebuild their wealth and is boosting employment in many states with high jobless rates; and the shale oil and gas revolution continues to power investment, job creation and revenue growth.

Expanding on its allegations, WSJ said on Tuesday that hundreds of millions worth of unreported political spending flowed from public sources or programs intended for other purposes, including at least $ 140 million that was spent on charity projects to boost the party's election chances.

Morgan Stanley analysts are upgrading automaker Tesla's stock to overweight and significantly boosting their price target, citing improved hopes for the Model 3 launch, better prospects for electric vehicle production, less competition and a «supportive political environment.»

Political upheaval in Asia's fourth - largest economy will actually prove a boon for its prospects, boosting this exchange - traded fund.

They want political parties to include plans to boost spending for vulnerable children in their manifestos ahead of the 2015 election.

But a political fight over where to headquarter a $ 600 - million photonics center is threatening to over shadow what could be a major economic boost for the area.

My case for unrestricted political advertising is based on three elements: an ideological preference for freedom, the practical consideration that it would reengage the public, and that it would boost the competitiveness of the political market.

In any normal situation, a political leader taking that position would have managed to secure at least a small boost for their efforts.

This constitutes a major challenge for the EU, but has the potential to set off a new phase of prosperity in Europe, boosted by larger market efficiencies, higher economic and political stability and stronger economic growth.

The Massachusetts senator and reigning champion of progressives everywhere arrived right on time Monday afternoon for a campaign event in West Virginia, this one for Democratic Senate hopeful Natalie Tennant, Warren's latest stop in a national political tour boosting 2014 candidates.

For more than 30 years, New York City charged a reasonable, minuscule income tax — 0.45 % — on approximately 800,000 suburban workers who make daily use of our city's roads, subways, police and other services.Over the strenuous objections of then - mayor Rudy Giuliani, Silver strong - armed his own Democratic members and ended up making an alliance with Republican members to kill the tax — not for any rational reason, but simply to boost the political prospects of an obscure suburban Democrat who was trying to win a Senate seat in a special electiFor more than 30 years, New York City charged a reasonable, minuscule income tax — 0.45 % — on approximately 800,000 suburban workers who make daily use of our city's roads, subways, police and other services.Over the strenuous objections of then - mayor Rudy Giuliani, Silver strong - armed his own Democratic members and ended up making an alliance with Republican members to kill the tax — not for any rational reason, but simply to boost the political prospects of an obscure suburban Democrat who was trying to win a Senate seat in a special electifor any rational reason, but simply to boost the political prospects of an obscure suburban Democrat who was trying to win a Senate seat in a special election.

Long Island is, of course, a key swing region for the broader state political scene and Cuomo has frequently traveled there for political functions to boost party candidates up and down the ballot.

Political sites are getting a big boost from Facebook's latest tweak of its news feed algorithm, reports Jason Abbruzzese for Mashable.

After de Blasio did just that, crafting a plan backed by the Real Estate Board of New York, Cuomo dismissed it, complaining that it came too late and didn't boost wages for enough laborers, and that de Blasio didn't understand the political dynamics of Albany.

Christie, who's running for re-election this year, makes a cameo in the 30 - second spot, prompting some critics to say the potential 2016 presidential contender is using federal taxpayer dollars to boost his political image.

Senate Republicans have received the LLC legislation coolly, insisting other areas are ripe for reform, such as boosting penalties for those who violate contribution limits by donating through party committees — part of an investigation into Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio's political activities.

The support of the Black Leadership Action Coalition, a political fund - raising arm of Lewis» left - leaning Black Institute, is a major boost for the former lawmaker in the race to succeed Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras - Copeland in Queens.

These are the kind of initiatives that political consultants think of as doubly gilded for the governor: They're helpful for reelection in deep - blue New York, and they also boost important constituencies for any potential primary.

Singh, who was on the stand for the first four weeks of the trial in Central Islip, had testified that he ingratiated himself to the players in the local political scene to boost his businesses.

Our Revolution, the political organization that evolved out of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign has endorsed Cynthia Nixon for governor, giving her a boost from a high - profile liberal group.

The party conference season traditionally produces boosts for each of three political parties in turn as they benefit from media coverage from their own conference, so while the first poll lead for the Labour party in 3 years is likely to be a big morale boost for the party, past experience suggests the Conservatives will move back ahead when they receive a boost from their own party conference in a week's time.

Political consultant Scott Levenson, who ran Messinger's 1997 mayoral campaign and is not affiliated with Stringer's bid, agreed that officials rarely earn scorn for working to boost their profiles.

Both nonprofits are registered as 501 (c) 4s with the Internal Revenue Service, meaning they can raise unlimited funds to lobby and advertise for political causes — specifically, for mayoral initiatives like universal pre-kindergarten and for his sweeping plans to rezone the city to boost below - market housing production.

A publicly - financed Fair Elections system would reduce the impact of large campaign contributions in our political system and boost voters» voices in elections by allowing candidates to run for office with small, in - district donations.

But other political observers saw in the announcement a chance for Cuomo to boost his profile in several national debates — possibly in advance of a presidential run in 2016 — as well as a convenient mechanism to take unlimited contributions for ads that, while not explicitly urging people to vote for Cuomo or anybody else, present a glowing portrayal of his actions.

So millions of workers are to pay the price of the financial crisis: a political gamble for the chancellor as he announced that National Insurance will go up - and public sector pay will be squeezed - to boost growth without putting Britain's economic recovery at risk.

Much of that spending went toward consultants and public relations firms, which were attempting to boost the mayor's efforts to secure funding for a universal pre-kindergarten program in Albany in 2014, and toward the mayor's effort to set up a new nonprofit geared toward advancing his national political platform.

The East Hampton Conservators, a political action committee that supports pro-environment candidates and issues, has announced its endorsement of the Democratic candidates for town supervisor and town board, support that will give the Democrats an extra boost of money, as well.

The pan-northern socio - political organisation, through its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammadu Ibrahim, argued that the bloated allowances of public officers, which he said accounted for 40 per cent of the national budget, should be converted to capital allocation to boost the economy.

Yet it's plain that the mayor and his minions in and out of government are selling public policy for cash to boost his political power.

A publicly - financed Fair Elections system would reduce the impact of large campaign contributions in New York's political system and boost voters» voices in elections by allowing candidates to run for office with small, in - district donations.

Combine those issues with rising pressures to boost school funding, reform the criminal justice system, address the minimum wage rate and pay for a new Tappan Zee Bridge - well, it's a recipe made for behind - the - scenes deal - making in a Capitol where trading political chits has become an art.

Many scientists credit it with providing a safe harbor for embryonic stem cell research, which has often come under political attack, and boosting stem cell research more broadly.

The moist climate could have boosted the region's grasslands, giving Khan and his people more food for raising livestock and horses and a better ability to focus on building political and military power, researchers suggest March 10 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

And it has spurred debate over whether it will help boost public support for research, or make scientists look like another special interest group, adding to political polarization.

It got a political boost from a 2007 study by the National Research Council that ranked a dark - energy probe as the top priority for studying deep cosmological questions.

The shifting US political landscape should also help boost revenues for many companies investing in ESCs, if President Barack Obama expands federal funding for ESC research, says Brozak.

Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities Hope in the Dark is a slim volume by Rebecca Solnit that is essential reading for anyone who aspires to do good in this world and needs a boost of hope that we can make positive political change.

The Education Law Center argues that it's an important factor because when wealthy families opt out of public education, schools are left with higher concentrations of poor children, and there is less political will to boost funds for public schools.

Each card also boosts two optional side - quests that earn you extra victory points, and so I headed to Brokilon to ask Dryads for support, and then spent two purple tokens to explain the political benefits of an alliance to the elves.

The assumptions and uncertainties for each step could then be more clearly laid out in transparent ways that might constrain misinterpretations and boost societal, and political, acceptance.