Sentences with phrase «to work across party lines»

He also emphasized the importance of working across party lines and the need to continue addressing issues like the education system, public safety and the job market.

Seemed to me like he actually cared about the budget / deficits and working across party lines when possible, two traits undervalued by the leadership of both parties.

He delves into issues until he knows them better than anyone and he has acquired the knack of working across party lines for the benefit of his constituents and, indeed, all New Yorkers.

As a state Senate candidate, I talked with thousands of voters, and they were always pleasantly surprised when I told them that the Connecticut Senate often works across party lines on legislation.

I believe in working across party lines.

Recognizing a role for the federal government in helping Lyme sufferers like Kaleigh and their advocates like Holly, Chris worked across party lines to get meaningful legislation through the House of Representatives.

After Walsh's election victory, the two talked on the phone about their fathers, and how Walsh's father, Jim, a 10 - term Republican congressman, worked across party lines with Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, when he was the secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Throughout his career, Marc has always been willing to work across party lines serving on both the Governor's Transition Team and Mandate Relief and Redesign Team.

He's also looking forward to working across party lines over the next two years to improve the quality of life for everyone in Connecticut, he said.

Bartels» priorities include working across party lines to protect taxpayers, the environment and the county as a whole; a holistic countywide approach to waste management; and setting a policy requiring the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to evaluate local impacts to community character and community services when considering PILOT projects.

When there is so much negativity and vitriol in the media and in politics, Tennessee Parents work across party lines.

News flash: Members of the U.S. Senate will work across party lines Tuesday for the sake of America's students.

Two years ago, we successfully saved Perkins Loans by working across party lines, and I urge my colleagues in the Senate to join us in this bipartisan effort again.»

This is a great example of lawmakers working across party lines to advance a policy which improves maternal and infant health.

Anaya works across party lines to position REALTORS ® as a voice for all consumers, not just Republican or Democratic consumers.

In the two years that she has led Onondaga County, she has already proven that she is a visionary leader who works across party lines to do what is best for her constituents,» Cuomo said.

Joining Sen. Cassidy in the discussion of working across party lines to demand educational choice for the children of Louisiana will -LSB-...]

«I feel we should work across party lines for common sense reforms to keep our communities safe.»

The rankings, according to the Lugar Center, allow voters to see how willing their senators and representatives are to work across party lines on drafting legislation.

«As a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, I'm committed to working across party lines to address our nation's most pressing challenges.»

Senator Tedisco has shown a tremendous ability to work across party lines in a bi-partisan, non-partisan fashion to achieve positive results for New Yorkers.

On the issues of the state budget, property tax relief, government consolidation, and other issues of importance, we should be working across party lines to get results for New Yorkers.

The LGBT community will continue to work across party lines and throughout the state to ensure that our elected officials will protect and advance issues of concern to our community.

Former state Rep. James Smith has chosen state Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell, citing her ability to work across party lines.

«He shows that working across party lines we can solve the problems that this country faces.

«Senator DeFrancisco has stood up for our community over the years and worked across party lines to fight for our best interests in Albany.

In the work I've done politically, I've always been a voice for transparent government, I've always tried to work across party lines and select the best candidates regardless of their party.

She says the key is to work across party lines.

«The Allentown Morning Call said it well when it wrote, «Pat Toomey puts principles over party - line obedience» — whether it's on background checks for gun purchases, job creation, or keeping predators out of schools, Pat is proud of his work across party lines to make our communities safer and our economy stronger,» Kelly said.

He also said his experience in government has given him keen insight and that he prides himself on being a problem - solver who is willing to work across party lines.

I share their commitment to working across party lines to get things done, addressing our nation's growing deficit, and ensuring greater transparency in government.»

In his two terms in the Senate, Bayh cut a centrist path and worked across party lines, which at times frustrated liberal Democrats.

«They're in total gridlock and they're not able to get anything moved forward, so, you know, I applaud the governor for being willing to work across party lines.»

The endorsement recognizes Congressman Katko's commitment to working across party lines to produce results for his district.

While it easily could be forgotten and overlooked in City affairs primarily due to its very small size, Staten Island politicians have worked across party lines to promote Staten Island's interests and political profile.

«It's critically important that we have elected officials in Washington, Albany, and around the nation who are willing to work across party lines to achieve real results,» Mayor Bloomberg said.

Whether it's working across party lines to keep New York open for business, protecting all members of our family or offering new ways to save our tax dollars, my pledge is to continue to be a strong voice to keep New York working.

«Governor Cuomo has worked across party lines to protect New York taxpayers and create jobs,» Anker said.

«Governor Cuomo has worked across party lines to protect New York taxpayers and create jobs,» Lindsay said.

The move was a particularly damaging one for the Conservatives, who had pointed to the Labour - run council's support for the agenda as proof that the Big Society could work across party lines.

«They want elected leaders who will solve problems, who will work across party lines and who will continue the momentum that has Western New York on the upswing.»

Lancman claims he is the candidate best prepared to make an immediate impact in Washington, often citing the 19 laws he helped pass in the state assembly as evidence of his ability to work across party lines.

But going further, some of the things that I did while I was in Sen. Gillibrand's office and Mayor Driscoll's office, you know, we worked across party lines when I worked with Republican mayors, or Democratic counselors or independent county supervisors.

When Raddatz presses for specifics on the Romney - Ryan tax plan, he responds that voters should «look at what Ronald Reagan and Tip O'Neill did» — in other words, that a Romney - Ryan administration would work across party lines but doesn't want to lay out specifics now.

«Darrel Aubertine is viewed favorably by most voters in his district because he is an independent leader who takes on the tough issues and works across party lines to get the job done.

«We have to work across party lines.

He worked across party lines to deliver results for our community,» Gillibrand said.