Sentences with phrase «present political leadership»

Rove said the present political leadership has «been too focused on the presidential election to get things done.»

Not exact matches

Whatever the necessary concessions to short - term political rhetoric, and despite the ever - present leadership need for forward - looking - encouragement, the time has come for a far more sober cast of mind.

It's confusing because of the display of political leadership presented by Congress contrasted with the tens of thousands of individuals they do not see who provide excellent governmental leadership and service to our country on a daily basis.

On launching his leadership bid, McDonnell, who vehemently opposed the Iraq War and was an ardent critic of the new Labour government, called for «a challenge to the present political consensus».

In a situation of perceived absence of leadership, anger and even revolt against present political elites may become popular fashion; political outsiders may seek to exploit disaffections as a political strategy to defeat established candidates.

In a «post-truth era» of politics, weakness of current leaderships or a situation in which «blatant lies» are «routine across society,» such that «politicians can lie without condemnation,» the resurgence of populism as a political strategy presents grave challenges for democracy.

At present a political alliance of the party leadership and right wing trade union bureaucracy is spending unprecedented sums of money to try to take control of this NEC section.

Sir, At a time when political leadership and vision are in short supply, to present a manifesto devoid of either, as you report some Liberal Democrats as planning [«Lib Dems axe pledges for coalition deal», 18 Feb] would be an act of folly.

She said the primaries of the political parties have already begun in earnest and the impending district assembly elections present an opportunity to elect more women and prepare them for other national leadership positions.

The group is underwhelmed with the leadership of current President Warren Fletcher but have stopped short of open rebellion, choosing instead to pressure Fletcher to take on traditional political organizing and present a broad vision.

Schools present a favorable view of the PARCC and their ability to carry out testing because of a lack of political leadership from the state

A «clear and present danger» IS seen by many, but human nature and the political leadership do not have the will to step up to the plate and do the right thing, and... global warming is on an entirely different playing field.

After presenting the main scientific data, the paper states that the challenge of climate change will require collective action, with global participation, but justice and political feasibility dictate that rich countries should provide leadership and move first.

I've also seen the ocassional piece on green fuels, though if memory serves, the last was presented by Sec Nav — ie political leadership, not military.

This situation presents enormous political challenges, requiring extraordinary creativity and leadership at many levels within China and by the Chinese people internationally.

- This situation presents enormous political challenges, requiring extraordinary creativity and leadership at many levels within China and by the Chinese people internationally.

If Obama is going to show some leadership on this issue, he will enact legislation that has tangible effects immediately, that has short term as well as long term goals, and which presents us with the political pain that he calculates we are prepared to take immediately.

«It's an indication that the political leadership in the state of Florida is not willing to address these issues and face the music when it comes to the challenges that climate change present,» Byrd said.