Against the wisdom of their party elite, Republican activists got staunch conservatives nominated in races that should have been wins for the G.O.P., and now those conservatives are going down to defeat, and taking their Party's hopes for control of the Senate with them.
They got a staunch ally against Soviet expansionism, a critical peace with Israel, a bulwark against Islamic radicalism, and a trade- and tourist-friendly Egypt.
"We have staunch, loyal fans, but we want to get new fans in.
But it was a coup to get Kennelly, a staunch warm-water surfer who winged toward the frigid 55-degree waters of the Oregon coast with a determination to advance the cause of women in the sport.
He continued, "Then, one or two emergency medical technicians get to you, staunch your bleeding and summon paramedics who can give you intravenous fluids and start your heart if it's stopped, all while you're still in the street".
But you also have staunch movement conservatives like Nebraska senator Ben Sasse, Washington Post columnist George Will and radio host Erick Erickson not getting aboard the Trump train.
If supporters can get an additional half-dozen staunch Senate conservatives — like Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, John Hoeven of North Dakota, Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson of Georgia or Orrin G. Hatch of Utah — they could approach 70 votes on final passage and create momentum as the measure moves to the House.
Brentford should have got the goal and the lead shortly before half-time but would that have staunched the goals and creativity of Oscar and Juan Mata and the late thrusts of that obdurate old guard formed by Frank Lampard and John Terry?
Meanwhile, Shaun Murphy is getting a nosebleed staunched after a clash with Emile Heskey. 2 mins: Jagielka lofts one into the Liverpool box and Hyppia clears.
QUESTION FROM JOHN KOKORIS: Somewhat related to the last paragraph of your excellent article: There's a "West Wing" episode in which President Bartlett nominates a staunch liberal to the Supreme Court; to get her through Congress, he talks an old conservative justice into retiring by promising to nominate a staunch and respectable conservative replacement.
