Sentences with phrase «power of incumbency»

Aside from Cuomo's war chest and the general power of incumbency, the Democratic governor is running for a third term in a Democratic state.

This effectively allows state legislators to use their offices to promote their image and build greater name recognition, enhancing the already - significant power of incumbency and giving them an additional leg up over their opponents who would have to rely on campaign funds to communicate with voters.

«You see that in New York and you don't see it at the state level because you have the highest campaign contribution limits of any state that has limits in the country, coupled with a rigged system of redistricting and the normal powers of incumbency.»

That shows the power of incumbency as well as the importance Republicans put on keeping the seat.

Despite missing numerous public forums and arousing the ire of popular Mayor Naheed Nenshi, the Conservatives will hope that the power of incumbency, government, and a strategy focused on door - knocking will pay off.

But the losses, while significant, considering the Democrats» power of incumbency, enrollment edge and massive campaign cofferes, weren't as bad as DACC had predicted, Levi said.

Although Grimm has been dogged by allegations of fundraising impropriety, (which he has repeatedly denied), he has the power of incumbency on his side.

Though Schneiderman has a major cash advantage — thanks largely to the power of incumbency and his longstanding support among labor unions — the AG is clearly leaving nothing to chance in his first re-election race.

Stachowski has the power of incumbency (for what that's worth in this anti-incumbent year) and the clout — and cash — of the DSCC on his side.

The power of incumbency is pretty strong,» he said.

Cuomo had the money, the connections, the power of incumbency and the famous family name, a combination insiders said was unbeatable.

This race is expected to turn on the question of charter schools, and it remains unclear if there's enough passion in the district on that single issue to overcome the power of incumbency.

«The power of incumbency creates an almost insurmountable obstacle to challengers who have witnessed a level of corruption that has seen the arrest of 44 members since 2003,» Long wrote in the letter.

Such is the power of incumbency — especially for a Democratic incumbent in a Democrat - dominated state who holds a down - ballot office that not many people have heard of, much less care about.

«The power of incumbency and a loaded campaign account were big odds to challenge,» Hogan said.

De Blasio, who has the power of incumbency, solid poll numbers, and a number of significant accomplishments to his name, is a heavy favorite to win reelection.

Ogunsola stated, «We want to note that rebuilding the PDP and winning power back in 2019 demand a chairman with solid home base, deep experience and capacity to face the power of incumbency, we need Secondus to lead these electoral and political battles to rescue Nigeria and change the fake change.

«We are not worried about the power of incumbency; we are conducting primary elections and mobilising our supporters for the great day.

We were ahead by 2 per cent» as evidence of the Conservative party's belief in the power of incumbency.

«My decision was based in part on the fact that the power of an incumbency is extremely hard to defeat.»

This problem is compounded by the fact that all US governors have two - term limits meaning they have to give up the power of incumbency.

The idea behind term limits is that the power of the incumbency creates an uneven playing field in elections and it is nearly impossible to beat an entrenched incumbent.

The power of incumbency usually wins the day in Connecticut, and the Republicans are fighting that in their quest for new seats.

He also said Flaherty is using the power of incumbency, as well as public funds, to create a career for himself.

By the end of the week, the normally homebound Democrat was showing the power of incumbency with trips to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

He won another term, he said, because of the power of incumbency, because there was still a five to one margin and «smart Republicanism.»

Insiders have been saying for some time that Wilson is the GOP's best shot at landing a statewide office this fall, but also admitting he would have to go negative early to overcome the power of incumbency that DiNapoli has on his side.

Political newcomer Vanessa Glushefski's credentials and professional record as an accountant failed to beat out Mychajliw's popularity and the power of his incumbency.

The power of incumbency is strong.

He'll now be running as a president, which should allow him to clean up financially to an even greater extent, thanks to the power of incumbency.

But Mr. Zeldin has the power of incumbency now, having, in turn, soundly defeated incumbent Democratic State Senator Brian X. Foley, 57 - 43, in 2010.

This GOP leaning seat (President Bush won it with 54 percent of the vote in 2004) should be a top pick - up opportunity for Republicans next November, but it would be a mistake to underestimate the power of incumbency.

«We have an opportunity to level the playing field and eliminate the power of incumbency,» said O'Brien Murray, a GOP activist who is helping run the anti-Schneiderman PAC.

De Blasio, 56, who is seeking a second term, has all but avoided a competitive primary through the power of incumbency, and initially refused to commit to a primary debate ahead of the Sept. 12 primary election.

But the power of incumbency didn't work Tuesday for Cancel who was in fourth place with just 12 percent of the vote with almost all the election districts reporting.

Cuomo «has the power of incumbency going into an open race, so a lot of people will jump on his bandwagon.»

«In the end, Byron's power of incumbency and the City of Buffalo's experience of rejuvenation will prove very, very difficult for his opponents to overcome,» he added.

Such is the power of incumbency.

Many of New York City's election districts are so overwhelmingly Democratic that the winner of the party primary is a lock to win the general — which, combined with the power of incumbency, makes becoming an incumbent Democrat a virtual lifetime appointment to the Legislature, which has no term limits.

After a largely lackluster mayoral race matched by low turnout, and the power of incumbency on his side, de Blasio easily bested his opponents, who struggled to garner name recognition throughout the campaign and overcome the mayor's significant fundraising advantage.

These are low - information, low - interest elections, and because incumbents tend to be well - known, effective campaigners, and relatively well funded, there is every reason to expect the power of incumbency to be considerable.

Then their probability of victory is boosted not just by their union support, but also by the power of incumbency.

Downside protection can take many forms, but some common characteristics include regulatory and scale advantages, the power of incumbency, and flexible cost structures that provide financial and operational resilience.