Sentences with phrase «political jabs»
"Political jabs" refers to mocking or critical remarks made by politicians to attack or criticize their opponents. It is a way for politicians to express their disagreements or differences of opinion in a sharp or joking manner. Full definition
«This governor and the mayor of New York City have taken political jabs at each other and at the same time, even on an issue like this, neither has shown the willingness to put muscle behind the positions they have taken,» Martin said.
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Paul Schrader blends lethargic self - referentiality with anemic political jabs in The Walker, a murky, lead - footed character study - cum - murder mystery concerning Carter Page III (Woody Harrelson), a D.C. dandy who spends his days and nights escorting politicos» wives around town and dishing dirt with them over games of canasta.
It's odd hearing her agree so thoroughly with the government and every so often she can't help herself and allows a quick party political jab in, not least on Labour pressure to allow churches to conduct gay marriages if they want to.
Needless to say, this is just a silly political jab by Senator Avella but we will not stand to be stepped on.
Back in Amelie mode, Jeunet creates a wonderfully entertaining romp about a group of outsiders and manages to slip in an extremely subtle political jab amid the wacky slapstick and almost obsessive attention to detail...
Surprisingly, it turns up on Amazon's science fiction list — though there's also a few political jabs about the way America approaches social security, healthcare, and preparedness for natural disasters.
Colbert makes his political jabs with a smile, but they sting nonetheless.
Several moments where the political jabs really could have stuck get lost and, moments when the voters could be lampooned for their unforgivable stupidity, are tossed aside, too.
Since this is an election year, the writer talked about the quick production turnaround, that enables them to fit in some current, political jabs.
Families of Native American war veterans and politicians of both major parties are criticizing President Donald Trump for using a White House event honoring Navajo Code Talkers to take a political jab at a Democratic senator he has nicknamed «Pocahontas.»