Sentences with phrase «voters on any given issue»

The differences between groups of Repub voters on any given issue are far smaller than the differences arising from more or less extreme conspiracy theories (for example, only about 20 per cent of each group think that the Sandy Hook shootings were faked).

Not exact matches

So if a Republican senator mostly hears from GOP constituents, and these constituents are more likely to be really passionate about the issue since they are on the side that opposes stricter laws, that's going to give the senator a skewed perception of where voters are on this topic.

They were, instead, making the complex decisions that any serious voter must, weighing their own moral commitments against a candidate's professed values, the policies they propose and how much is likely to be accomplished on a given issue given the political climate.

We're just proud as hell to be one of the first to provide this information in a way that actually allows the average voter to sort of «meet» their candidates and hear them give their take on actual questions about issues relevant to them — especially since these days, people get more and more of their information online.

For instance, if you're running a candidate's site, be sure you have the kind of resources that potential voters and donors are looking for, including the candidate's positions on issues, his or her bio, instructions on how to register to vote (it never hurts), speeches or audio / video clips if you have them and easy and obvious opportunities to volunteer or to give money.

Both the main political parties have promised «change» in 2008, although there is little chance of voters being given a say on the major issues facing the country.

Dems believe that there are fewer than three million true undecided voters in the battlegrounds who will decide the outcome; Dems think they are disproportionately made up of independent women and college educated men under 40 who are also independents — two groups that simply won't break towards Romney in overwhelming numbers, given the Dem campaign's emphasis on women's issues, and core differences between the two candidates over issues that matter to college educated voters.

One would have thought that some of the issues that became talking points during the campaigning would have played a part on the voting day, but instead the voters ignored and gave this great country the most odious of leadership, since independence.

If voters used local elections purely to vote on local issues, then we'd have to conclude that the spectacular collapse of the Tories in the 90s was because their councillors gave up on bin collection, whilst the Lib Dems were good at sorting potholes during the 2000s but went on strike in the 2010s.

This is not true, given that huge numbers of eligible voters don't have strong opinions on issues and that even people with reasonably well formed views may not flip their vote (even in competitive primaries) based on those views.

«Buffalo voters also give the mayor a high positive job rating on each specific major issue facing the city.»

Jewish New York Government Outreach (JNYGO or «Jaynie - Go») is sponsoring the event on August 28, at 8:00 PM at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens, 150 - 05 70th Road, to give the candidates an opportunity to address issues vital to all New Yorkers in general, and especially matters affecting the city's Orthodox Jewish voters in particular.

I want Gibson and the Republican leadership to be held accountable for the destructive policies they promote and for Gibson to face a real challenge on the issues and his record and not to give him the opportunity to duck a real fight by diverting voters» attention to a race of personalities.

Let's stop the games and finalize this once and for all and give the voters what they deserve: A good, honest discussion on the issues,» Astornio said in the video.

The candidates are giving voters a clear choice, as Republican John Faso and Democrat Zephyr Teachout stand on the opposite ends of several issues.

Rep. Lee Zeldin said he embraces his status as the only Jewish Republican in Congress, telling a voter forum that it gives him a platform to speak out on issues like rising anti-Semitism and U.S. negotiations with Iran.

The Democratic Party failed to retain the presidency and make electoral gains last year because they didn't give voters «anything to vote for» in November and failed to boost middle class issues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a fundraiser on Monday night.

«That is why I am urging Ofcom to do what it can amongst broadcasters to help ensure women are properly represented on broadcast media and that serious issues affecting female voters are given adequate media coverage.»

The website allows voters to give their opinion on a range of issues.

Rep. Lee Zeldin said he embraces his status as the only Jewish Republican in Congress, telling a voter forum Sunday that it gives him a platform to speak out on issues like rising anti-Semitism and U.S. negotiations with Iran.

As he makes his fourteenth appearance on the program, the legislator from the Bronx» 87th district will talk about how his district fared in the big snowfall, the anti-Muslim attack in his district, his proposed legislation to give voters a chance to recall their representatives, Bronx development issues, the state budget, and more.

I hope that the media won't limit their coverage to the horse race but will give voters consistent reporting on how the candidates differ on the issues.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the City Council pushed through the current three - term provision to allow Bloomberg to run again in 2009, despite the fact that city voters had already rejected giving a third - term to city officials twice when the issue was put on the ballot.

On nine specific issues in the survey, between 59 % and 72 % of voters give the President a negative job performance rating.

«From a policy perspective you have to succeed in getting those key issues on the agenda and give these voters a reason to go out, particularly during low - turnout primary season,» she said.

In an election that observers agree reflected the aspirations of Democratic voters to turn the page on the Bloomberg era, Quinn's close identification with the mayor, including the leading role she played in allowing him to run for a third term in 2009, outweighed whatever credit most LGBT voters gave her for leadership on issues related to their sexual orientation and gender identity.

Sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany and Schenectady County, the Altamont Free Public Library, and the Guilderland Public Library, this event gives voters the chance to hear the candidates» positions on important issues, and ask the quesVoters of Albany and Schenectady County, the Altamont Free Public Library, and the Guilderland Public Library, this event gives voters the chance to hear the candidates» positions on important issues, and ask the quesvoters the chance to hear the candidates» positions on important issues, and ask the questions.

The League of Conservation Voters gives Zinke a 3 percent lifetime score on environmental issues.

With K — 12 education policy barely registering as an issue at the presidential level this election cycle, Question 2 has given Massachusetts voters a unique chance to weigh in on the future of school choice in their state.

At least four separate, nationally organized mock elections and other voter - awareness programs this fall will give millions of students a chance to voice their opinions on the presidential candidates and other issues.

While it is fair to say the Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley's position on the issue of collective bargaining is extremely troubling and worthy of opposition, it is vitally important that voters been given the truth, especially by those who support a particular candidate.

It's not surprising that the first substantive energy exchange between the two candidates dealt with gas prices, given — as a national poll by the University of Texas just found — that this is by far the most pressing energy issue on voters» minds (to the consternation of climate hawks).

Barack Obama did just give a major speech on the environment that has gotten some attention, though — do you think, despite voter apathy on the subject, that the issue could move the needle for a candidate?

To give voters a better understanding of where the 2016 field stands on energy policy, AEA asked the candidates questions on a variety of issues, including EPA's carbon rule, a carbon tax, energy production on federal lands, and the Renewable Fuel Standard.

To give voters a better understanding of where the 2016 field stands on energy policy, AEA asked the candidates questions on a variety of issues, including EPA's carbon rule, a -LSB-...]

There wasn't a single major candidate on the continent who didn't give serious airtime and discussion to this subject, and opinion polls indicate that, especially in Canada, environmental concerns rank high on the list of issues that voters care about.