Sentences with phrase «stark contrast to many»

This is in stark contrast to the views of his rival leadership contestants.

But in a stark contrast to Cuomo's plan, Mayor de Blasio has sought to improve education by boosting social services, expanding universal prekindergarten and adding more after - school programs for middle - school kids.

«We are glad to be working hand in hand with the Clinton campaign to elect Democrats up and down the ticket, especially at the Senate level, which is a stark contrast to our Republican opponents who get nothing but problems from their nominee, Donald Trump,» DSCC Executive Director Tom Lopach said in a statement.

@MatGB - While the headline is indeed a standard piece of media hyperbole, the actual quote that the Liberal Democrats «never were and aren't a receptacle for left - wing dissatisfaction with the Labour Party» nevertheless remains in stark contrast to Clegg's article from September 2009 in the Times quoted in Sunder's article.

«The very modest numbers of Romanians and Bulgarians coming to work in Britain this year is in stark contrast to the inflammatory rhetoric of earlier this year.»

The lack of action at the Capitol this week has stood in stark contrast to most of Cuomo's tenure as governor, when he was able to orchestrate deals with lawmakers on the budget before the start of the new fiscal year, often championing the streak with mementos.

That method would be a stark contrast to the way de Blasio has fundraised for his re-election campaign so far.

de Blasio has promised to be «transparent» and, in stark contrast to Mayor Bloomberg, to reveal his «off duty» whereabouts even when not holding any public events.

Of note, the 82 and 50 seats hypothetically allocated respectively to UKIP and the Lib Dems is in stark contrast to the disappointing results actually achieved on the night.

The picture was a stark contrast to that of Singh as the gregarious founder of dozens of restaurants stretching from Water's Edge in Long Island City, Queens, to H.R. Singletons in Bethpage and beach concessions in Brookhaven and Oyster Bay.

The decision of individual Labour Party members to join a proxy war in Spain in the 1930s stood in stark contrast to the ability of the Parliamentary Labour Party to foment any direct military intervention.

It was a stark contrast to the incorrect image portrayed in the press,» said Councilman Corey Johnson, a freshman lawmaker from Manhattan who considered backing Mr. Garodnick.

This is in stark contrast to Gov. Cuomo's repeated misrepresentation of the issue as a battle between corporate titans and the little guy.

Plaid Cymru's current opposition to the «black route» is in stark contrast to the actions of their former leader, who behind the scenes seemingly helped pave the way for it to become a reality.

NRCC spokesman Chris Martin wrote in an email to the Freeman that «Rep. Faso's record of success stands in stark contrast to the divisive rhetoric peddled by [House Democratic leader] Nancy Pelosi and her cabal of out - of - touch liberals.»

In stark contrast to previous

Chatham House research last year showed that Conservatives, in stark contrast to supporters of their Lib Dem colleagues, tend to think that British interests rather than ethical considerations should drive UK foreign policy.

When Trump campaigned on Staten Island today, just two days before the crucial New York primary, the warm reception in the bastion of Republicanism (relatively speaking, compared to the rest of Democrat - dominated NYC) he received stood in stark contrast to the anger of thousands of protesters who greeted him in Manhattan days earlier.

This description stands in stark contrast to how things are going here in New York between the Indian tribes and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who, of course, is also frequently mentioned as a potential 2016 contender.

These measures stand in stark contrast to the previous votes, and demonstrate that when a clear political will is evident to conduct an election in line with OSCE commitments, much can ultimately be achieved in a short time period.

Today's document stands in stark contrast to New Labour's commitment to eradicating child poverty for good by 2020.

The 90 people we have resettled is also in stark contrast to Germany's offer to accept 30,000.

«And he demonstrated his and the party's values through his response to the refugee crisis — in stark contrast to the dog - whistle rhetoric and inhuman language being used by Tory ministers.»

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is not afraid to be bold — and, at times, downright goofy — in his appearance and manner, creating an approachable persona that is a stark contrast to his predecessor, buttoned - up billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

Khan's distancing from Livingstone stands in stark contrast to Zac Goldsmith, who has repeatedly praised his predecessor.

That stands in stark contrast to O'Malley, whose proximity to the nation's capital and role as the head of the Democratic Governors Association puts him in D.C. regularly.

Cuomo's burnished his image with trips to Israel, with more overseas travel planned for this year — plans that are in stark contrast to his first term effort to remain in New York.

In stark contrast to the slowdown within the construction sector overall membership (including students) of the CIOB, between July 2008 and July 2009, has grown by 9 % with almost 3500 new members joining.

It was a stark contrast to the media scrum that followed David Cameron after his address to the UN's general assembly in which he criticised the international community's response to the violence in Syria yesterday.

So far, a festive and peaceful atmosphere has prevailed with the Metropolitan police using «community» policing, in stark contrast to the G20 protests in April.

Paterson's remarks were in stark contrast to the mournful and even nostalgic tone struck by many of his fellow Democrats.

Poor fiscal management, unrealistic budgeting, and ballooning debt led Oyster Bay to become the only municipality in the state with a junk credit rating from Standard & Poor's, analysts said, in stark contrast to towns around it.

His two terms embodied the worst fiscal management practices and stand in stark contrast to the governor's fiscal policies and actions.

It also provides a stark contrast to the under - the - radar approach favored by his main rival, Republican Tom Foley, who did not stage one public event last week.

This is in stark contrast to Labour's alternative Queen's Speech, which would mean  # 28 billion more borrowing.

This year's contract negotiations between the union and the state stand in stark contrast to Cuomo's initial battle with public employees unions after taking office in 2011.

Our action is in stark contrast to Plaid's meaningless rhetoric.»

The Welsh economic inactivity rate has risen over the last quarter, in stark contrast to other parts of the UK where it has fallen, new figures released today show.

The principal for writing this book is outlined in the first chapter where MacKay definitively lays out the position of the Independence party in stark contrast to the two - party system we've come to know.

Furthermore it suggests an apparent reluctance by NYCEDC to aid in advancing this historic project, which stands in stark contrast to the NYCEDC acting and participating as a supportive and a cooperative partner in the Armory project as NYCEDC has repeatedly and publicly expressed it is doing.»

Creeden was the fourth teenager in a row at CPAC to tell me they'd be willing to strengthen federal gun laws in the wake of last week's shooting rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida — a stark contrast to the event's official speakers and many other CPAC attendees.

At the time, it was part of a civil rights agenda being set by the then Labour opposition, which included such things as the Human Right Act, and a (failed) «Ethical Foreign Policy» and was in stark contrast to the authoritarian approach of the then Conservative Government; Michael Howard's support for ID cards and Ken Clarke using PII Cetificates in the Matrix Churchill case spring to mind.

Wisconsin's Democratic state senators returned to work Tuesday with little fanfare, a stark contrast to the scene in February when they fled the state in protest of an anti-union bill, helping to fuel massive protests.

This would be be in stark contrast to the attitude of Gordon Brown, whose personal loathing of First MInister Alex Salmond has resulted in virtually no contact between the two men or their ministers.

A majority of those polled — 54 percent — also said they would have preferred a tax raise to service cuts, which stands in stark contrast to the priorities that Speaker Quinn and the council had set during negotiations.

«Bowie's intervention is in stark contrast to the reaction of other bands and performers,» he wrote on his blog.

The melodrama over the WFP line this year is in stark contrast to 2010, when the WFP nominated a placeholder candidate as it faced a federal investigation over its for - profit arm Data and Field Services.

This is very a very stark contrast to Turkey - Iran efforts vs Kurds in Iraq.

This was a stark contrast to the style he displayed at the leadership debate just a couple of weeks ago, where he lacked energy, his voice trailed off at the end of sentences and he appeared lacklustre.

In stark contrast to his Democratic opponents, the longtime businessman has never held elected office but he's been waiting in the bullpen for quite some time to give back to the community.