Sentences with phrase «significant defections»

It's too apocalyptic to predict a full party split, which is always highly provocative — just ask Jon Cruddas — but exercising that kingmaker role in either direction could expose the Lib Dems to some major internal friction, and possibly significant defections.

Despite M. Myers Mermel's success in wooing away some of Levy's support — the most significant defection occurring in the (already fractured) Queens GOP — the county executive insisted he will easily surpass the 25 percent mark and then get the 50 - percent - plus - one necessary for a Wilson Pakula.

In a significant defection for the book industry, best - selling marketing author Seth Godin is ditching his traditional publisher, Portfolio, after a string of books and plans to sell his future works directly to his fans.

Not exact matches

Group solidarity restrains any massive defection, or even significant soul - searching and reappraisal.

With Wollaston known as one of the Tory party's more moderate and telegenic figures, the «defection» is being seen as a significant boost for the Remain campaign.

Annan's «defection» would be more significant if he focused his objections less on hot tails, and more on the sharp 1.9 mode in his 2011 paper pointed out by my previous guest post.