Sentences with phrase «victory in the general election for»

Democrats hold a heavy enrollment edge in the city and victory in a Democratic primary usually ensures victory in the general election for the party's nominee.

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In a congratulatory phone call the night of Paul's primary victory, McConnell pledged his support to the newcomer for the general election campaign.

The National Bank of Greece study was published Tuesday as Greece heads to new general elections on June 17, amid Europe - wide concern of broader financial turmoil if Greece's place in the single currency is threatened by a victory for an anti-austerity party.

Japan's Abe secures supermajority Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe won a landslide victory in last weekend's general election, opening the way for a push to amend the country's pacifist constitution.

Former Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo Constituency Michael Teye Nyaunu has congratulated president - elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for their resounding victory in the December 7 general elections.

Touching on the NDC campaign, Mr. Adams expressed satisfaction that the 15 - man team constituted will coordinate things to deliver a resounding victory in November general elections He asked all party faithfuls to rally together and deliver the maximum votes for President Mahama.

Victory in the 2010 general election will be a poisoned chalice for the winner, a leading US economist has warned.

Take the 2008 Obama campaign as an example — the kernel was assembled from early 2007 onwards, with staffers plotting strategy and tactics, technologists developing the tools and infrastructures for an extensive, nation - wide effort, and organizers connecting with the multitudes of willing volunteers who helped power Obama to victory in both the primary and the general election.

Although most Labour Party members are now focused mainly on working for a Labour victory in the general election, there are some important internal party elections shortly after 7 May.

A «Yes» victory would have been seriously damaging for his standing in his party and the country and would have raised the prospect of him possibly leading a lame duck government, in the event of a narrow victory in the 2015 general election.

Unmentioned is the fact that Cuomo, whose victory over Republican Rob Astorino in November is even more likely without a WFP candidate in the race, would probably seek some sort of retaliation against the WFP — assuming, that is, that the party managed to get 50,000 votes for Teachout on its ballot line in the November general election and maintained its official status.

They believe general election coordinator Douglas Alexander is encouraging Mr Miliband to be more cautious, in the belief that winning 35 per cent of the vote next year will be enough for victory.

Shortly after basking in the success of her primary victory Tuesday night, Democratic candidate Colleen Deacon, a former staffer for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D - NY), quickly shifted to the general election.

Liverpool - born Rennard is credited with several political successes, directing the Lib Dem's general election campaigns in 2001 and 2005, as well as masterminding 12 byelection victories, including Eastleigh for David Chidgey in 1994.

The man who trek from Lagos to Abuja to celebrate the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015 general elections, Mr. Suleiman Hashimu, has concluded plans to embark on another trek for the president.

In Spain's recent general election, which was marked by a victory for the conservative People's Party, Spain's young Green party (EQUO) doubled its vote from the previous election.

«Now his reputation as a master strategist is restored, partly thanks to the Conservatives» general election victory in May, for which he can claim much of the credit, and now thanks to a bold and shamelessly political Budget within weeks of the election victory.»

But former shadow minister Michael Dugher said Labour was «not on a trajectory to victory» in the next general election, scheduled for 2020 while former shadow chancellor Chris Leslie said Labour should have done much better.

The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo - Addo, says victory for the party in the 2016 general election is of the utmost necessity.

Gale Brewer has a token Republican opponent but there is no question that the Democratic nominee for Manhattan Borough President will sail to easy victory in the New York City General Election November 5.

Progressive groups and some political party leaders said Tuesday's upset victory by Democrat Christine Pellegrino in a district that voted heavily for President Donald Trump may signal further Democratic gains in November's general elections.

The 13 - point swing to Labour is not on the same scale as those of Crewe & Nantwich in 2008 or Wirral South in 1997 — but it means a comfortable victory for the opposition and would mean a significant overall majority for Ed Miliband if repeated at a general election.

More recently, Ed Miliband decided to grow a beard shortly after he failed to lead his party to victory in the 2015 general election and prepared for life on the backbenches.

But his energy for reform flagged and his re-election victories in last year's primary and general election were solid but not spectacular.

Labour has established a «convincing» 11 - point lead over Conservatives in the key marginal seats Ed Miliband would need to win to secure victory in next year's general election, according to a new poll by ComRes for ITV News.

The Associated Press called the race for Cuomo before 10:30, and he claimed victory in a statement at 10:45 p.m., thanking supporters for the progress they've made, talking about general election contrast and even nodding to Teachout and Wu for «running a spirited campaign, engaging in the democratic process and having the courage to make their voices heard.»

Meanwhile, Carrion's fellow Democrats have more or less pledged to destroy him if he goes through with this plan, saying there's no path to victory for him in the general election.

We have stupendous momentum for victory in the General election.

Labour celebrated an emphatic victory in the Glasgow North East byelection early this morning, boosting Gordon Brown's attempts to rally his weary party as it prepares for the general election.

LAKE GEORGE — Incumbent Lake George Town Supervisor Dennis Dickinson — who nearly dropped out of the race for a third term after losing the Republican primary election in September to challenger Keith Hanchett — rebounded dramatically in the general election Nov. 3 in a decisive comeback victory.

UKIP is assembling at Doncaster Racecourse for its annual conference, riding high on some major victories over the past few months and preparing for a by - election that could well secure the party its first seat in the Commons and, next year, for a general election that will see the leader himself, Nigel Farage, contesting a parliamentary seat.

FightBack NY writes: «In the next several weeks, we will together build a stronger, more robust campaign that will set its sights on where we can have the most impact for additional victories in the September primary elections and the November general electionIn the next several weeks, we will together build a stronger, more robust campaign that will set its sights on where we can have the most impact for additional victories in the September primary elections and the November general electionin the September primary elections and the November general elections.

MIDTOWN — Community Board 4 Chairman Corey Johnson won the Democratic nomination for the District 3 City Council seat Tuesday, assuring him a victory in the uncontested November general election.

Additionally, by - elections usually have lower turnout rates and are often used as a way for voters to protest against the current Government, making a Conservative victory in the general election more likely.

But he said the narrower - than - predicted margin of victory for UKIP meant Tory candidate Kelly Tolhurst was well - placed to win back the seat for the Tories in the General Election on May 7.

A Republican victory in the November elections would have far - reaching consequences for the labor movement and for progressive ideals in general.

June 2009 though has the advantages for Labour that they can save money by combining Local, EU and General Election campaigns and also maximise Labour turnout in the EU and Local Elections, a much improved performance in the EU and 2009 Local Elections along with a solid General Election victory and Labour dissidents in parliament will largely fall quiet for some time and the next parliament will be off to a good start for the Prime Minister.

Cuomo, who is said to desire a landslide margin of victory in both the primary and general election in November, deflected reporters» questions about what it would mean if disaffected Democratic voters cast ballots tomorrow for Teachout as a form of protest against Cuomo's policies, as the New York Times editorial page suggested in its non-endorsement of his candidacy.

Liberal Democrats have been canvassing hard in the constituency for the seven months since the general election victory there by Labour «sPhil Woolas, which they immediately set about contesting.

According to her, such primaries should have credible processes to allow for quality outcome, so that PDP will not lose out but produce popular and credible candidates and have landslide victory in 2019 general elections.

Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah - Arthur has warned pre-election surveys projecting victory for some political parties in the this year's general elections could undermine the integrity of December 7 polls.

In October 1974 Labour won a narrow majority, there was record inflation, high unemployment, massive Conservative Local Election & By Election victories followed by the Winter of Discontent and yet while Labour lost, their total vote was very similar to that of the 1974 General Elections and it was more down to increased turnout for the Conservatives and collapse of the Liberals.

Another success for our movement includes Barbara Gervin - Hawkins» victory in the November general election.

On June 1, buoyed by overwhelming victories in by - elections for the Belize City Council and for a vacated parliamentary seat, Prime Minister George Price called for the governor general to dissolve the National Assembly on June 30 and hold general elections the following day, fifteen months before the mandate of his People's United Party (PUP) was due to expire.