Sentences with phrase «to influence the race»

Outside groups have spent more than $ 14 million to influence the race so far.

Public financing doesn't necessarily keep big donors or outside money from influencing a race.

Manchester United face Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday — in a clash that will have a huge bearing on who takes the runners - up spot in the Premier League table, as well as influencing the race for the Champions League positions.

A recent NBC / Wall Street Journal / Annenberg Center poll found that of all the big name Democrats, a nod from Bill Clinton moves voters like no one else — and even he can't influence a race that much.

Outside «Super PACs» meanwhile spent more than $ 4.5 million to influence the race with the bulk of the money spent on anti-Teachout negative advertising.

He then argues that unless the federal government is very careful, the forces and factors that led to these distressing spending patterns — like huge state budget deficits, local resistance to federal education guidance, and interest group focus on jobs — could similarly influence the Race to the Top, compromising its ultimate impact.

On election night, Peter Dykstra, writing for The Daily Climate, had posted a thorough critique of false equivalence in stories (including in The Times) equating the two efforts to influence races in which coal, climate change or related issues were relevant.

The issue was about whether Mahoney's political associates broke the law by trying to influence a race for a vacant county Legislature seat.

Starting at midnight Saturday and continuing until the polls close Sunday, campaigning is prohibited along with any kind of speech meant to influence the race.

Mercedes also used some team orders to influence their race, with Bottas letting Hamilton past mid-way through the race.

OK, so «crashgate» may or may not have influenced the race - winning result.

There have been loads of memorable moments at the circuit, from last year's dramatic title - influencing race to Multi 21.

«It should be an issue with the people of this district, as it obviously is an attempt to influence the race.»

But with the backing of the Brooklyn county party apparatus and, more recently, support from prominent voices that can influence the race, including U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, he is seen as having better chances of prevailing.

Cousins said she's glad Cuomo is stepping in to influence the race, and hopes he will provide needed support through the state Democratic Party, which Cuomo controls

Senator Stewart Cousins says she's glad Cuomo is stepping in to influence the race and hopes he will provide needed support through the state Democratic Party, which Cuomo controls.

Lazio told The Associated Press that he wants to continue to influence the race and bring a workable job - creation program into a contest he says has devolved into name - calling between Republican Carl Paladino and Democrat Andrew Cuomo.

Unlike GOP primaries, where a handful of big spending conservative groups can influence races, the Democratic grass roots — including liberal groups like the Progressive Change Campaign Committee and Democracy for America, which is pleading with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D - Mass.)

For now, though, he's got enough of a challenge trying to influence the race for the White House.

Cousins says she's glad Cuomo is stepping in to influence the race and hopes he will provide needed support through the state Democratic party, which Cuomo controls.