Sentences with phrase «won over politicians»

The association seems to have won over some politicians, at least from the left.

But it hasn't exactly won over politicians to the same degree.

Once again, the club's supporters undertook a lengthy campaign to back the plans and win over the politicians.

Not exact matches

The conservative politician who can listen to members of the other political coalition like Reagan did, and who can learn to respond to the arguments of the other side (as opposed to just posturing for the amusement of their own side), won't just win over those who currently think of themselves as swing - voters.

In the light of this analysis, then, my own scenario is cautiously hopeful, depending on (1) whether a creative minority of dreamers and doers with visions of a new life - fulfilling social order really emerges in strength, (2) the alliances that can be worked out with blacks, the poor, and other minorities now excluded from major social benefits, (3) the extent to which the populist idealism of the lower middle classes and working people generally favoring the extension of rights and equality to the «little man» everywhere wins out over the reactionary fears and prejudices which establishment elites and opportunist politicians are all too willing to exploit, and (4) what takes place at the center of the political spectrum itself under the pressure of events and in response to challenges to the established system from militant seekers of change.

This is what lobbyists do but on a more sophisticated level: understanding the politician and what motivates them, understanding what argument will win them over.

Yesterday she won over an audience of academics, politicians and journalists with ease.

Gordon Brown reportedly reclassified cannabis as a Class B narcotic in a bid to win favour with Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre and the reaction of tabloids has been a dominant force in the minds of politicians when they refrain from having the debate over drug policy.

Sango advised politicians to start preparing for the 2019 general elections «in earnest», stressing that winning elections required long and proper planning that required massive efforts over a long period of time.

The profession's condemnation of Hunt is hardly surprising following the backlash against his proposed reforms but Andy Burnham will also struggle to win over a profession who, in my experience, feel constantly under pressure and attack from politicians.

Some politicians thought Ganim's political career was over, but he staged a major comeback and then won a surprising victory in a primary against two - term incumbent Mayor Bill Finch.

But Sealey is hopeful about the race in light of the WFP endorsement, particularly because of what the group did recently for another area politician: Assemblywoman Diana Richardson, who won a special election over two Democrats in nearby Crown Heights as the WFP candidate in 2015.

Emerging from a district where socially conservative Evangelical Christianity has taken hold in recent decades — making it, in Torres» words, the Bible Belt of New York City — his ability to win over leaders across the spectrum, including most major unions, the Working Families Party, and politicians from reformer Gustavo Rivera to political dynasty scion Ruben Diaz, Jr., was striking.

Over time, those arguments have won over prominent politicians from both parties, including from President Barack Obama, who has talked about «stapling a green card to the diplomas» of such studeOver time, those arguments have won over prominent politicians from both parties, including from President Barack Obama, who has talked about «stapling a green card to the diplomas» of such studeover prominent politicians from both parties, including from President Barack Obama, who has talked about «stapling a green card to the diplomas» of such students.

Louis - Dreyfus won an Emmy Award this year for playing the bumbling politician who finds herself in over her head and in constant «damage control» mode after being elected to a powerless position.

When it comes to plausibility, head teachers» warnings of cuts to children's lessons will always win out over politicians protesting that funding is at record levels.

While politicians are fond of manipulating the truth, in order to win over targeted audiences, every minority parent in Connecticut should be insulted that a sitting governor would try to manipulate them and their children on this vital issue, for his own political gain.

The researchers, other experts, nonprofit organizations, and every politician who ever addressed the issue, however transiently, might be expected to be exchanging «high fives» over the purported victory, claiming credit for the lion's share of it, and elbowing each other to be front - and - center in photographs of the winning team.

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