Sentences with phrase «who fund his election»

As I describe in Survival +, there is a positive feedback in the process of concentrating wealth and thus political power: the more wealth one acquires, the more political influence one can purchase, which then enables the accumulation of even more wealth as the State / Elite partnership showers benefits and monopolies on those who fund elections, i.e. the wealthy.

Guess which party these particular requesters belong to, and who funds their election campaigns.

Not exact matches

But as of 2016, Scott, who was a hospital executive before launching a bid for Governor, had a net worth of nearly $ 150 million, according to his public financial disclosure forms, and he used funds from his personal fortune on his gubernatorial elections in 2010 and 2014.

Outspoken in the world of conservative politics and public policy, the Koch brothers, who have a combined net worth of $ 95.8 billion, are advocates for smaller government and routinely fund political campaigns, although they took a step back during the 2016 election cycle.

For those participants who don't make an investment election, their money may be invested in the target date fund closest to their normal retirement date under the QDIA.

«At this point, I don't even know if the adults in power who are funded by the NRA, I don't think we need them anymore, because they are going to be gone by the midterm election,» Gonzalez said on «Face the Nation» on CBS.

A look at some of the biggest donors of the election cycle: TOP DEMOCRATS — Tom Steyer, a retired San Francisco hedge fund billionaire who...

Killian, who is running in a pivotal special election on April 24 to fill the district vacated by Westchester County Executive George Latimer, said the tax amounted to a «bait and switch» if the revenue isn't sent to a dedicated and protected fund.

But we also think that it's astonishing that nobody has responsibility for the diversity of democracy nationally, and we shall be taking steps to ask government, the Electoral Commission and elections officers to do this, both in terms of providing support for the identification and training of candidates through a Democracy Diversity Fund, and by monitoring who is standing for election in the first place.

«During the 2015 elections the PCO and my Directorate spoke up and campaigned for many PDP members who were running for public office and we funded and worked for them too.

Hillary Clinton is supporting a Democratic congressional candidate's use of campaign funds on child care, writing a letter in support to the Federal Elections Commission that also highlights the number of women who are running for office in the 2018 midterm eElections Commission that also highlights the number of women who are running for office in the 2018 midterm electionselections.

You award $ 10B in public funds to a company or a union who contributed to your election as US President?

Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Bosiako, A fiercest loyalist of Akufo - Addo who slapped MP for Manhyia North and got hailed by Akufo - Addo at a fund raising in London for acting as such is quoted as saying» «This is an elections of our lives».

«The 6th District and America need to stop big corporate money from privatizing our democracy, which means public funding for public elections as we have in NYC and a DISCLOSE act so anonymous money from billionaires doesn't buy our government,» said Green, who is the author of Who Runs Congressand Losing Our Democracy, as well as the author of the multiple matching funds for small donors part of the City's campaign finance lwho is the author of Who Runs Congressand Losing Our Democracy, as well as the author of the multiple matching funds for small donors part of the City's campaign finance lWho Runs Congressand Losing Our Democracy, as well as the author of the multiple matching funds for small donors part of the City's campaign finance law.

A former aide to Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Jr. met with Gulf adviser who offered help to win election: report Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating After year of investigation, Trump can rightly claim some vindication MORE criticized Sen. Kirsten GillibrandKirsten Elizabeth GillibrandOvernight Health Care — Sponsored by PCMA — Trump hits federally funded clinics with new abortion restrictions Dem senators ask drug companies to list prices in ads Gillibrand to publish children's book about suffragists MORE on Thursday after the New York Democrat became the first of many senators to join a successful push to force the resignation of Sen. Al FrankenAlan (Al) Stuart Franken100 days after House passage, Gillibrand calls on Senate to act on sexual harassment reform Eric Schneiderman and #MeToo pose challenges for both parties Senate confirms Trump judicial pick over objections of home - state senator MORE (D - Minn.).

As in past election cycles, LCV Action Fund supported federal candidates who demonstrated a commitment to leading on climate change, promoting clean energy, and protecting our air, water, land and wildlife.

Randolph wrote that campaign finance is incredibly important, as the way elections are funded predetermines who can run for public office.

There are also Republican and Democratic candidates who plan to, at least in part, self - fund their campaigns, meaning even if they don't qualify for the primary they could use their own money to hire petitioners to force their way onto a primary or general election ballot.

But the comptroller, who hasn't always seen eye - to - eye with the governor (who cleared DiNapoli in his pay - to - play pension fund probe shortly before the November elections, but neither endorsed him nor campaigned with him), wouldn't say specifically who he had in mind, saying: «I don't have a list.»

You know have these super PACs sanctioned by the Supreme Court that can spend anything, spend any amount, not have to disclose who they are, and they're funded by special interests who are trying to steal elections.

Just after the general election, and as part of our ESRC - funded project on party membership in the twentieth - first century, in conjunction with YouGov we conducted surveys not only of members of these parties but also of their most enthusiastic supporters who, for whatever reason, weren't actually members.

The Liberal Democrat donor who helped fund the party's general election campaign has been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to perjury and obtaining a passport by deception.

ALBANY — The state Inspector General's office has launched a probe into who leaked the bombshell Board of Elections criminal referral involving Mayor de Blasio's fund - raising operation, the Daily News has learned.

New York State United Teachers, a union that remains powerful by virtue of its 600,000 members regardless of its losses in the recent election cycle, denounced Cuomo's letter on Thursday, arguing that his apparent priorities — strengthening teacher evaluations, lengthening the probationary period before teachers may get tenure and boosting charter schools — are handouts to pro-charter billionaire hedge funders who give generously to his campaigns.

Maziarz is alleged to have funneled funds through his own election campaign and the Niagara County Republican Committee to make secret payments to a former senate staffer who left his post amid sexual harassment claims.

The spending has become an issue in this year's election campaign, with Republicans including gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino saying they are little more than a taxpayer - funded political boost for Cuomo, a Democrat who is campaigning in part on his work to revive the state economy, particularly upstate.

Cuomo's policies will punish teachers, students, and schools in communities disadvantaged by poverty, segregation, and under - funding, while they will reward the hedge fund managers who invested more than $ 10 million in last year's election and stand to profit from their charter school investments,» Hawkins said.

In the resulting reports, neither Common Cause nor Citizens Union disclosed that the Education Fund was the donor who provided their funding, although it was well - publicized they were all working together on the publicly funded elections campaign.

Based on the numbers who voted in the last leadership election a 10 % opt - in rate would have been optimistic, and an immediate 90 % cut in affiliation fees would have left the party unable to function, with no corresponding reduction in Tory funding.

Whichever candidate ultimately takes on Astorino in the general election will be shorthanded in a financial race against the county executive, who reported a $ 2.5 million campaign fund balance in January.

Slaughter says the 2008 elections not only put President - elect Barack Obama in the White House but also increased the ranks of senators and representatives who share her opposition to funding abstinence education.

Norman Lamb, the Norfolk MP who is the party's health spokesman, and who argued strongly for a 1p increase in income tax to boost funding for the NHS and social care during the election campaign, is another likely contender.

One would allow political candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care, as the Federal Election Commission recently allowed that a mother of two who's running for Congress on Long Island.

«There were people there who may have a view about her and 2020, but we hosted the fund - raiser because we have admired Kamala for years, and we applaud her efforts to support House and Senate Democratic candidates in the 2018 midterm elections,» Mr. Johnson said.

House Rules Chairman Jose Oliva, a Miami Lakes Republican who will take over as House Speaker after the November elections, said in a text Friday he would support allowing the Joint Legislative Budget Commission to redirect surplus funds «only after all counties had spoken on the question.»

Levine, another Manhattan Democrat who also did not participate in the public funds program, raised $ 439,110 over the course of the election cycle.

With just four months till the September primary, candidates have begun to step up their fundraising efforts in order to pose a strong challenge to a mayor who is enjoying relatively comfortable polling numbers and is now able forge ahead with fundraising for the general election, having hit the maximum he can spend on the primary, with anticipated public matching funds.

The voters wanted a champion in Tallahassee who will fight for higher paying jobs, affordable healthcare and fully funded public schools and I am honored and humbled that they have placed their faith and trust in me,» Taddeo said in an election night statement.

Here's how this election reform plan would work: Instead of needing large corporate contributions or immense personal wealth to run for office, candidates who gather enough modest grassroots donations from real New Yorkers would get matching funds from the state so they can compete on Electelection reform plan would work: Instead of needing large corporate contributions or immense personal wealth to run for office, candidates who gather enough modest grassroots donations from real New Yorkers would get matching funds from the state so they can compete on ElectionElection Day.

Lawyer Rudolf Amenga - Etego, who is also an environmentalist, has indicated to Starr News through his spokesperson, Gilbert Atanga, that he would use his MP Common Fund to strengthen needy constituents through education, health, water and sanitation programmes among other interventions if voted as MP for the area in this year's general elections.

The state Inspector General's office has launched a probe into who leaked the bombshell Board of Elections criminal referral involving NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's fund - raising operation.

With Fair Elections reform, elected officials who spend time raising small - dollar contributions from their constituents will receive matching funds so that the playing field is leveled.

David Weprin: Well, clearly when you're dealing with an opponent that is not part of the system, who has unlimited funds, as the recent election we just went through with the mayor of the city of New York, I would remove the individual cap on contributions for donors and go to a much higher cap similar to the one that's at the state level for the governor of the state of New York.

When you agree to the $ 3 tax checkoff, it funds the Presidential Election Campaign Fund (PECF), a common pool of money that matches the fundraising of eligible presidential candidates in primary and general elections, for those who choose to take it.

But Flanagan, who continues to be under fire from the right for voting «yes» on the controversial gun control law, is unlikely to approve funding any time soon — especially not with the special election for ex-Deputy Senate Majority Leader Tom Libous» seat this fall and the 2016 rematch for control of the majority looming.

Chairman Wontumi who is alleged to be funding activities of the group says «Even though their activities are uncalled for, they helped the party to win the December 2016 elections.»

Trump strategist Paul Manafort argued that his candidate hasn't misled supporters by saying during the Republican primaries that he was a self - funded candidate who «couldn't be bought» and now trying to raise money for the general election.

Pay - back time for City speculators who funded Con election win as Osborne sells RBS shares at a loss.

Also, several times he introduced a bill requiring presidential candidates who receive public funding to participate in inclusive general election debates, should they become a nominee in the general election.

Ian Murphy, who received national attention for posing as Tea Party funder David Koch in a phone call to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, was the Green Party candidate in the special election of May 24 for the 26th congressional district.