Sentences with phrase «standing for election with»

Pretty soon they'll be standing for election with new freedoms to talk about, so why aren't they thinking about what they will say?

The new government stood for election with tourism highlighted in its manifesto and since Uhuru Kenyatta's inauguration, commitments have been made to increase the intensity of Kenya's tourism marketing activity, to double the number of tourists to three million a year and to provide incentives to encourage investment in tourist accommodation.

Not exact matches

In just a few months, we have learned that Flynn lied to Mike Pence, Vice President - elect, about obtaining a security clearance for Flynn's son during the presidential transition; that during the same period, as President Obama was imposing sanctions on Russia for election meddling, Flynn communicated with the Russian ambassador about those sanctions, hinting that President Trump would take a softer line, and then lied to Pence about it (and stood by while Pence publicly repeated that lie); that Flynn was not truthful when questioned by the FBI about the same topic; and that Flynn spoke at a gala for RT, the Kremlin - backed propaganda network and received payments from RT, but dissembled about the source of the payments and seems to have failed to follow U.S. regulations about reporting them.

Last week, the media stood by homophobic liar Joy Reid, dismissed allegations of misconduct against Tom Brokaw, gave Jake Tapper an award for fake news, used Michelle Wolf as a hate - avatar, destroyed an admiral with lies, and were caught colluding with the Deep State to overturn Trump's election.

Already, people are showing up by joining political parties, meeting with their MPs and councillors, and even standing for election themselves!

Unlike with Castro, whom the feds allowed to stand for election three times, knowing all the while he was 1) a crook, and 2) splitting his time between representing his constituents and trying to catch fellow crooked colleagues in the act; Huntley only ran for re-election once, and was defeated in a primary by former NYC Councilman - turned - Sen.

I say we make this election for the children and the college aged students who call the hudson valley their home and not make it about one man who is part of the problem, the easy solution is we boot him out of office and put in a fresh face who will stand up to shelly silver, the Governor and imagine this maybe even to some fellow republicans who can't be trusted with our childrens futures in their hands....

Certainly, the urge to get women involved some 60 years ago can not be downplayed with the involvement of Dr. Nkrumah himself in affirmative action policies and appointment of women propaganda secretaries and organisers right from inception of his government, It is remarkable that parliament under the CPP in 1960 passed Representation of the People (Women Members) Bill into law which amongst others made it possible for women to stand for parliamentary elections unopposed and subsequently saw the election of first ten female parliamentarians into the first session of the first parliament.

Firstly, encourage the creation of a very serious review into what went wrong for the party at the last election so that mistakes in the message and machine can be dealt with; secondly, encourage the party to create a policy platform ruthlessly focused on generating popularity across the country to raise the party's standing in the polls; and thirdly, secure enough political support that they can ideally walk into Downing Street uncontested.

«But I was elected to parliament to exercise my judgment on behalf of the people I represent... So whenever the election comes I will tell my constituents, with a clear conscience, that I stood up for my convictions, and what I believe to be their best interests.»

It is not a single line that brought her down, it is everything she does coming together, for example she doesn't stand for anything, while she was running to become the democratic candidate she run as a center democrat, with promoting things as healthcare, doing more for public education and regulation of markets (Wallstreet in public speaking), but in the election she run a «strong America» line, with heavy militarism and free marked rhetoric.

Thirteen months after its devolution deal was first announced, not a single candidate from a major party has come forward to stand in the city region's mayoral election next year, while local leaders have continued to question whether they should even have to introduce a metro mayor full - stop — despite the Communities secretary Sajid Javid stating explicitly that this would continue to be a «real red line» for progressing with devolution deals.

Andy would have been the best leader we never had last time, he's not right this time, incidentally your choice for Mayor Diane Abbot comes out with her usual nonsense regarding, her 24,000 majority compared to Khans 2,000 majority, When she was first elected in 1987 ′ she had a swing against her, even though, any really after the 1983 election, it would be expected, that a labour politician would have a swing towards them as 1983 was our all time low, and I could be said her swing against her at the time was due to racism, but Paul boeteng stood for the first time, next to her in 1987 ′ he never had a swing against him,

A win by Gonzalez would help re-establish the WFP in Albany and also solidify its standing in NYC as a vehicle for reform against the well - established so - called Democratic «machines» in the outer boroughs — particularly Brooklyn and, in the case of the 2009 NYC Council elections, in which the WFP teamed up with HTC and 1199 against party - backed candidates, Queens.

In an interview with Joy News, John Boadu said he did not understand how the EC will make assets declaration a requirement for qualifying as a candidate to stand for the upcoming election.

Pontypridd MP Owen Smith has previously said of his third reading vote in the Commons: «Whenever the election comes I will tell my constituents, with a clear conscience, that I stood up for my convictions, and what I believe to be their best interests.»

[123] Boosted by his television fame, Johnson stood as the Conservative candidate for the constituency in the 2001 general election, winning with a majority of 8,500 votes.

A most interesting part of Formby's election statement was «I stand for a tolerant and welcoming party, with no place for antisemitism, racism and misogyny...» Note that antisemitism comes first for her, unlike the «Islamophobia etc.» formula preferred by Corbyn and Chakrabarti, despite the fact that antisemitism is a continuing problem within Labour with Livingstone's case being kicked a few more yards down the road today.

Gower has been a Labour seat for 105 years with Martin Caton its MP since 1997, before his decision to stand down at this election.

But in the wake of a disastrous general election defeat, and with a huge rebuilding job to be done for Labour to stand any chance in the 2020 election, it seems now is not the time for platitudes.

«Election materials, including result sheets and his personal belongings were taken away at gun point, yet he stood his ground, supported by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for the area who offered to be arrested along with Ekumankama.

«The Professional Staff Congress worked hard for Tony Avella's election to the New York State Senate and we are proud to once again stand with Tony and endorse his candidacy,» said Professional Staff Congress Vice President Steve London.

All Democrats that participated in the election, we're calling for them to stand with the nominees.

This meant he served as a Member of both the Scottish and Westminster Parliaments for a time with a dual mandate, although like other MPs elected to Holyrood (such as John Swinney, John Home Robertson and Donald Gorrie) he stood down from Westminster at the 2001 General Election.

Part of the reason for the large number of serving national politicians standing in these EU elections has to do with Finland's national electoral cycle.

With the 2014 elections at hand, and a tentative deal in place for the IDC to reunite with the larger Democratic conference, Ms. Stewart - Cousins today stands on the brink of becoming the first woman — and black woman, to boot — to enter the famous «three (and sometimes four) men in a room» equation that runs New York State politWith the 2014 elections at hand, and a tentative deal in place for the IDC to reunite with the larger Democratic conference, Ms. Stewart - Cousins today stands on the brink of becoming the first woman — and black woman, to boot — to enter the famous «three (and sometimes four) men in a room» equation that runs New York State politwith the larger Democratic conference, Ms. Stewart - Cousins today stands on the brink of becoming the first woman — and black woman, to boot — to enter the famous «three (and sometimes four) men in a room» equation that runs New York State politics.

As for the general election (whenever that may be), well, I think we'll be down to 20 or fewer members in parliament as it currently stands maybe a few more with AV if it passes a referendum.

According to public opinion polls conducted by daily newspaper Delo on April 7 and 8, the party standings for the European elections were: the Slovenian Democratic Party would win with 20.8 %, followed by the Slovenian National Party with 12.1 %, and the joint list of New Slovenia and Slovenian People's Party with 11.5 %.

In the lead - up to Election Day, the East Hampton Group for Good Government is promoting its three - part LTV series, «GGG Insights — Where Do You Stand,» with candidates for East Hampton Town Board and town supervisor.

[184] With the first mayoral election scheduled for May 2000, in March 1998 Livingstone stated his intention to stand as a potential Labour candidate for the position.

In a series of tweets posted on his verified Twitter handle, the President not only congratulated Fayemi for «winning the APC ticket to contest the July 14, 2018 governorship elections in Ekiti State;» he also expressed confidence that the party candidate's «track record as a reformist — with a passion for education, health and welfare — will stand him in good stead in the elections.»

But in 2012, Respect Party maverick George Galloway was swept into power with a 10,140 - strong majority in a by - election called when Labour MP Marsha Singh stood down for health reasons.

I have no doubt that Dr Fayemi's track record as a reformist — with a passion for education, health and welfare — will stand him in good stead in the elections.

In the 1964 general election, the Conservative candidate in Smethwick, Peter Griffiths, stood for parliament with the aid of the most offensive slogan of the modern political era: «If you want a n ** ger for a neighbour, vote Labour.»

The focus of the challenge was to get the government to restore a Fund that existed from 2012 - 2015 to help deaf and disabled candidates of all parties, at all levels, with the extra costs of standing for election.

«Standing for election at any level with Mr Bolton as leader after all this would be rather like sending your opening batsmen to the crease only for them to find, the moment the first balls are bowled, that their bats have been broken before the game by the team captain.»

For most of the period from 1945 the Nuffield volumes on each General Election almost stood alone, with little in the way of serious competition.

Last year that led to a Lib Dem election that saw seven candidates stand for the vacancy with only three votes available.

With less than eight months to go before the general election, the pressure was on the Labour leader to make it crystal clear not just what he stands for, but how the country will be different under a Labour government.

The plan actually includes some significant victories for the powerful health care workers union, which has a long - standing relationship with Cuomo and played a big role in the resurrection of his political career through his election to the AG's office in 2006.

But Westminster is rife with speculation the maverick MP could quit the party and stand for Ukip at the next General Election.

The replacements for Paterson, Barker, Fallon and Hague may yet surprise us, but as it stands the Conservative Party are set to go into the next election with a very different position on the environment than the «vote blue, go green» of 2010.

But if it AV carries, the Coalition, though left standing, will be weakened - and in good time for you, with an election looming in any event.

Standing outside the Board of Elections office in downtown Manhattan with four boxes full of petitions, Spitzer thanked the citizens of the city for «an outpouring of support.»

Police in the Adeiso District of the Eastern Region, stood by and watched as a journalist, together with some Assembly members, were assaulted by irate youth believed to be New Patriotic Party supporters during an election to choose a Presiding Member for the Adeiso District Assembly.

What was discovered is that as things stand now, under the current closed list PR system used for European elections in the UK, Labour will win with 30 per cent of the vote, UKIP will come second with 25 per cent, the Conservatives will gain 23 per cent, the Greens 12, and the Liberal Democrats 10 (note the Liberal Democrats in fifth).

The British National Party, which finished fifth with 1.9 % of the vote for its 338 candidates at the 2010 general election, stood only eight candidates following a collapse in support.

The failed attempt by Labour to make class an issue in the Crewe and Nantwich by - election, with activists dressed up in top hats and tails, stands out as an example of their enthusiasm for the subject.

But she now stands for election against someone who, like Latimer, connects with the voters in a way not usually seen in politics.

«Every year of Senator Dilan's tenure in the Senate he has stood with our members and been a dedicated advocate for everything from the $ 15 minimum wage, paid family leave and healthcare, to greater environmental protections and election reforms,» said Helen Schaub, 1199SEIU vice president for policy and legislation.