Sentences with phrase «term grassroots campaign»

«VOICE / CSEA is a moving story of a hard - fought, long - term grassroots campaign that transformed from a small gathering of people determined to unite for change, to a statewide movement making a difference for the child care providers, children and working families of our state,» said CSEA Executive Vice President Mary Sullivan.

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American political campaigners use the term «astroturfing» to describe campaigns that are created to look like spontaneous grassroots protests but that are in fact highly orchestrated, usually with significant financial backing.

Richards told radio host Bob Lonsberry on WHAM 1180 that he would take the oath and serve at least a part of his next four - year term should the grassroots campaign being run by on his behalf by the Independence Party and others turn out to be successful.

This victory was a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and the long - term campaigning of partner organizations in New York.