Sentences with phrase «staunch critic»

Even staunch critics of reform in 2011 like Daniel Hannan have come out in support of a proportional electoral system, citing the shift from a mostly two - party system to a multi-party system as the reason.

Even Gillies, the Avalanche's most staunch critic, was forced to acknowledge its all - around utility: «For any Brits who wonder why Americans love pickups, my weekend's hauling and dumping would convince»em.»

The bill so far has advanced in the state Senate, where it is backed Republican Senator John DeFrancisco, an increasingly staunch critic of the governor.

Now, the Department of Education is tapping two opponents of the Obama - era guidance for key posts, and department officials met recently with staunch critics of the 2014 guidance.

We have both long been staunch critics of what Brian Barry used to call Britain's «power - hoarding» model of governance, often euphemistically referred to as «the man in Whitehall knows best».

As Nintendo has gradually faltered over the years, in part due to arrogance and in part due to its failure to adapt to modern times, even its most staunch critics have exchanged harsh words, out of love for what once was, and out of concern for what might never be.

Gowdy's selection was immediately hailed from some of the staunchest critics of the Obama administration on its handling of the 2012 attack.

To some, Gov. Rick Scott, who hasn't been a staunch critic of drilling, only changed his mind to secure enviromental credentials in his run against Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson, a longtime drilling opponent.

Even Tesla's staunchest critics, after all, attribute the company's continued explosive growth and survival to Musk's hands - on leadership.

The former Red Devils midfielder has been a staunch critic of the club this season, with manager Louis van Gaal often on the receiving end of Scholes» remarks.

The first Labour MP to reveal that they would not be standing again was Tom Blenkinsop, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland and a staunch critic of Jeremy Corbyn.

The only actual fireworks came when de Blasio was challenged by Republican Sen. Terrence Murphy, who has been a staunch critic of the mayor and is a freshman lawmaker from a suburban Senate district that includes Putnam and Westchester counties.

Importantly, Corbyn, unlike the other candidates, was a staunch critic of recent British foreign policy.

The new administration is a staunch critic of Obama's strategy of relying on diplomatic accords and economic engagement.

Alicandro is challenging two - term Democratic Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a staunch critic of President Donald Trump, filing legal challenges to his administration's regulatory changes on the environment and immigration.

Schneiderman was also a staunch critic and opponent of President Donald Trump, filing legal claims against the administration since the moment he took office.

Schneiderman in the last year has risen to national prominence as a staunch critic of President Donald Trump.

He is a staunch critic of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and has considered in the past running for governor himself.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, a staunch critic of increasing the minimum wage to $ 15, has been virtually silent on the issue in the last several days.

Deputy Senate Majority Leader John DeFrancisco, a staunch critic of the $ 15 minimum wage push, last week said this wasn't really for his benefit, but hopefully to persuade fence - sitters to see things his way.

Nojay is a staunch critic of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic incumbent who plans to seek a third term, especially when it comes to the passage of the gun control law known as the SAFE Act.

«I will respect the decision of Commissioner [Bill] Bratton,» said Ms. James, who in the past has been a staunch critic of the city's police department.

Perhaps he shares the bemusement of those who — like myself — were staunch critics of New Labour, and now find ourselves fighting a lonely battle about the myth of Labour's «overspending» causing the deficit.

Omokri, a staunch critic of Buhari's government, however, congratulated the president on his return from the United Kingdom.

McLaughlin, a staunch critic of Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo who had mulled running against him in 2014, said he was being targeted «for being an outspoken Republican.»

Assembly candidate Brooklyn district Leader Lincoln Restler, a political opponent and staunch critic of Lopez, also called for his resignation.

Hevesi has been a staunch critic of Cuomo, who as attorney general put Hevesi's father, former state Controller Alan Hevesi, in prison for his role in a massive pay - to - play state pension fund scandal.

Gillibrand, who has positioned herself as a staunch critic of President Donald Trump, encouraged constituents to continue to rally and protest against the proposed legislation.

Mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio has been a staunch critic of the city's scatter - site homeless shelters — but he's willing to pocket money from the private operators who run them.

The staunchest critics also say that the science is only window dressing, that claims of restoration and public safety are a smokescreen, and that the logging is driven by financial motives.

While no one seems to be absolutely sure who told it first, the master teller is unquestionably the philosopher Daniel Dennett, who, not coincidentally, is also one of the staunchest critics of religious belief of our time.

I've seen Mann in this frame of mind before; several years ago he testified in front of some of his staunchest critics at a National Academy of Sciences panel set up to review the hockey stick work.

«Common Core expects English teachers to spend at least half of their reading instructional time at every grade level on informational texts,» said Sandra Stotsky, an education professor at the University of Arkansas and staunch critic of the Common Core.

KIPP's staunchest critics have said they won't be convinced until the charter system replicates its success by taking over traditional, impoverished public schools.

In 1972, when Kansas implemented a school - finance equalization formula, John Bottom was one of its staunchest critics.

Robert Halfon, a former education minister and staunch critic of the prime minister, has been elected as chair of the House of Commons education committee.

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Like a modern day Daumier, he keenly observes the hypocrisies and idiosyncrasies of human behavior with the sharp wit and cutting eye of a staunch critic.

Exxon Mobil, once one of the staunchest critics of climate change research, has acknowledged under Tillerson's leadership that human - made emissions have contributed to altering the planet's climate.

As he finishes his first week in the Oval Office, Americans — everyone from his most ardent supporters to his staunchest critics — wait to see if the business magnate turned commander - in - chief will succeed in converting his campaign bluster into actionable change.

China might be a staunch critic of cryptocurrencies, but when it comes to Blockchain technology, they welcome it.

Warren Buffett is also another staunch critic of bitcoin and cryptocurrency in general.