Sentences with phrase «sweeping victory in»

As the Times» David Chen and Megan Thee - Brenan put it, the latest survey «suggests that Mr. de Blasio could win the most sweeping victory in a mayor's race since 1985, when Edward I. Koch was re-elected to a third term with a crushing 68 - point margin of victory over his opponents.»

Mainstream Republicans arose this morning reeling from Donald Trump's sweeping victory in South Carolina, with some refusing to accept that he could be the eventual nominee and others acknowledging that his insurgent candidacy might soon be unstoppable.

«With over $ 100 million raised, victories in Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts, and victories in 29 of 37 special elections, Michael Steele has demonstrated that under his chairmanship the RNC has the ability, focus, and drive to lead Republicans to a sweeping victory in November.»

The morning after Sanders's sweeping victory in New Hampshire, the Vermont senator took his momentum to a Harlem landmark — Sylvia's restaurant — to have tea with the Rev. Al Sharpton, who has not yet issued an endorsement in the race.

It entered a government coalition with the conservative party after a sweeping victory in the 1999 parliamentary elections.

This Week is delivering its strongest performance in five years and won the May sweep in adults 25 - 54 — its first sweeps victory in the key news demo in nearly 21 years.

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Erdogan is looking to the large number of Turks living in Europe, especially in Germany and the Netherlands, to help secure victory next month in a referendum that would give the presidency sweeping new powers.

After the sweeping Republican election victory on Nov. 9, 2016, transgender people «are concerned for their safety, survival and legal rights in the coming years,» said Chase Strangio, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union who often works on transgender issues.

In 2010, Brown's victory had followed a Republican sweep of those two seats.

In Tuesday's comprehensive rout, Republicans won in places where Democrats were favored, taking a Senate race in North Carolina, pulled out victories where the going was tough, like a Senate battle in Kansas, and swept a number of governors» races in states where Democrats were favored, including Obama's home state of IllinoiIn Tuesday's comprehensive rout, Republicans won in places where Democrats were favored, taking a Senate race in North Carolina, pulled out victories where the going was tough, like a Senate battle in Kansas, and swept a number of governors» races in states where Democrats were favored, including Obama's home state of Illinoiin places where Democrats were favored, taking a Senate race in North Carolina, pulled out victories where the going was tough, like a Senate battle in Kansas, and swept a number of governors» races in states where Democrats were favored, including Obama's home state of Illinoiin North Carolina, pulled out victories where the going was tough, like a Senate battle in Kansas, and swept a number of governors» races in states where Democrats were favored, including Obama's home state of Illinoiin Kansas, and swept a number of governors» races in states where Democrats were favored, including Obama's home state of Illinoiin states where Democrats were favored, including Obama's home state of Illinois.

Take a look at Poland, where the hard - right Law and Justice party became the first party to govern alone since the restoration of democracy when it swept to a resounding victory in October's parliamentary elections.

It's not the Trump victory as much as the sweep in congress which creates the foundation for serious, pro-growth legislation.

Such predictions were confirmed by his sweeping victory over right - winger Marine Le Pen in the second ballot.

WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers appeared to secure enough votes on Friday to pass the most sweeping tax overhaul in decades, putting them on the cusp of their first significant legislative victory as leaders geared up to pass a $ 1.5 trillion tax cut along party lines and send it to President Trump by Christmas.

The eschaton of radical freedom for all is inevitable, the forces of History will sweep toward their ultimate victory — and therefore it is essential that every good citizen accept liberalism (communism) in his heart and promote it publicly, eagerly detecting and shaming bias (class interest) and intolerance (oppression).

The flap was thrust further into the national political spotlight on Tuesday, as Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum attacked the new rule in his victory speech on a night that he swept primaries and caucuses in Missouri, Minnesota and Colorado.

Arsenal swept aside Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in a 4 - 1 victory, to all but end the Reds top four ambitions after Arsene Wenger's men scored four wonderful strikes.

In the Big East, the Marquette Golden Eagles» home victory over the Creighton Bluejays gave them a second sweep of a likely NCAA Tournament qualifier (alongside one of Seton Hall Pirates).

City produced a statement of intent in the title race as they swept the Blues aside 3 - 0 at the Etihad Stadium to make it two victories from two games at the start of the new campaign thanks to goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho.

The German cup was attained with victory in the final over Stuttgart before Arjen Robben's late goal clinched the Champions League against Dortmund and completed the clean sweep of trophies.

In a Fenway Park rarity, Boston got a pair of complete - game victories while sweeping a doubleheader from Texas, Reggie Cleveland prevailing 3 - 2 and Luis Tiant tossing a three - hitter while winning 2 - 0.

In a moral victory for the otherwise moribund Sonics, they finished 4 - 0 against the Lakers to become the first team in seven years to sweep L.A. in a regular - season series of at least four games.In a moral victory for the otherwise moribund Sonics, they finished 4 - 0 against the Lakers to become the first team in seven years to sweep L.A. in a regular - season series of at least four games.in seven years to sweep L.A. in a regular - season series of at least four games.in a regular - season series of at least four games...

Don Sutton won his 11th in that game, Burt Hooton also won his 11th in an 8 - 2 defeat of the Cubs that completed a three - game sweep, and Tommy John raised his record to 12 - 7 with a 7 - 3 victory over the Pirates.

With Aubameyang cup tied for tonight's Europa League tie, Lacazette was given the nod to start by Wenger and spearhead the Arsenal attack as the Gunners swept aside CSKA Moscow in a convincing 4 - 1 victory.

However, Chelsea have seen a recent change in form for the better and comfortably swept aside Hull City through a 4 - 0 victory in the FA Cup.

Conley suffered a facial injury in the Grizzlies» Game 3 victory, and will be sidelined as the team tries to complete the sweep on the road in Game 4.

His playing partner, Tiger Woods, swept to his Tour - leading fifth victory of the year, though none have come in the tournaments that matter most to him, the majors.

On this early Sunday afternoon, along a narrow path of dirt over which Man o» War and Secretariat had once swept in flight to historic victories in the Preakness Stakes, a dainty chestnut filly named So Sly stood frozen in her final autumn light, nervously balancing herself on three legs.

All of the Met victories came in a sweep of San Francisco that included a four - hitter by Jerry Koosman and a five - hitter by Jon Matlack.

Atletico, winners of the Europa League in 2010 and 2012, have now won their last six home games in all competitions without conceding a single goal after easing to another comfortable victory, secured by Koke sweeping home Juanfran's cutback.

In - form Lyon swept to a 5 - 0 victory against fellow UEFA Europa League hopefuls Nice, while Alexis Sánchez converted a late penalty clincher for Arsenal and both Lazio and Milan were held.

Eden Hazard inspired Belgium to a sweeping 4 - 0 victory over Hungary in Toulouse as Marc Wilmots» side finally produced a performance worthy of their many talents.

Victory in Dublin came courtesy of a pair of Daryl Murphy goals, with the Nottingham Forest striker sweeping home from inside the six - yard box after less than two minutes, before heading in a second in the 19th minute.

Following on from their victory over Swansea's pass masters, Moyes» boys swept Sunderland aside in the FA Cup replay.

«House Republicans felt entitled to a much more conservative bill after sweeping GOP victories in the election».

Indeed, today's Politico Morning Agriculture newsletter reports that negotiations over the CNR fell apart precisely because «House Republicans felt entitled to a much more conservative bill after sweeping GOP victories in the election.»

The former high - flying economist swept to victory in elections on October 25, cementing Ivory Coast's return to stability after years of turbulence.

Jeremy Corbyn has proven his election - winning credentials by sweeping to victory in the Parliamentary Beard of the Year contest.

Astorino's loss to Latimer already has Democrats predicting victory as part of a so - called «blue wave» that will sweep New York in elections across the state this year.

In September 2015, he pledged to build on the enthusiasm generated among his supporters during a leadership contest that saw him start as rank outsider before sweeping to victory on a left - wing wave.

A former military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari swept to a historic election victory in March 2015 when he became the first opposition candidate to win a Nigerian presidential poll.

Democrats in East Hampton Town swept the races for town supervisor and town board, with Peter Van Scoyoc winning a decisive victory over his opponent, Manny Vilar, in the race for supervisor.

The result concluded a byelection clean sweep for Labour after comfortable victories in the Manchester Central and Cardiff South and Penarth votes.

Having led the Leave campaign in the EU referendum, the assumption was that Johnson would sweep to victory in the contest to replace David Cameron as Conservative leader and prime minister.

Lots of people and organizations are claiming victory this morning after seeing the results from yesterday's (extremely low turnout) primaries, and that includes the Working Families Party, which informed supporters (and reporters) in a late night email that its candidates had won a «clean sweep» of the party's «priority» contests.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Michael Grimm easily swept to victory in the GOP congressional party primary last night, setting up a November showdown with Rep. Michael McMahon (D - Staten Island / Brooklyn) and dealing a crushing blow to the borough Republican Party organization.

Two political veterans — Democrat Michael McMahon and Republican Robert Straniere — last night swept to victory in their respective primaries for Congress, setting up a battle royal in November for the most coveted seat on Staten Island, one that has been in the grip of the GOP for nearly three decades.

Party officials hope the pushback to the Republican administration in Washington, D.C., will sweep local Democrats to victory later this year.

Democrats in East Hampton Town swept the races for town supervisor and town board, with Peter Van Scoyoc winning a decisive victory over his opponent, Manny Vilar, in the race for supervisor, and his running mates, incumbent Councilwoman Kathee Burke - Gonzalez and Jeff Bragman, an attorney, handily winning their bids for two seats on the town board.

When the City Council passed sweeping changes to the city's zoning code in March, it was heralded as a major victory for Mayor Bill de Blasio's affordable housing plan.