The phrase "a longer term problem for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing an issue that is expected to persist or have effects over an extended period.
Example: "The lack of funding is a longer term problem for the sustainability of the project."
Alternatives: "a prolonged issue for" or "a long-standing challenge for".
Without pointing the finger at individual nations, he said a growing income and wealth divide was a longer-term problem for many nations, not just those at the higher income scale.
Without pointing the finger at individual nations, he said a growing income and wealth divide was a longer-term problem for many nations, and not just those at the higher income scale.
Where uncertainty remains is whether that status applies only this year, because of the steady decline of Trump's campaign, or whether it is a sign of a longer-term problem for Virginia Republicans that will extend beyond presidential races in years to come.
As a corollary to Nolan's commendation of President Obama's efforts at bipartisanship, I would suggest that the behavior of the Republicans during the stimulus debate may have created some longer term problems for the party.
The stakes are much higher this time as failure to work together now, or to provide genuine solutions to the myriad problems we face, may not yield such immediate electoral reprisals for either congress or the president, but will probably cause more serious longer term problems for the Democratic Party.
"So this is a temporary but necessary fix for a longer-term problem, which is marriage equality in New York State".
But there has been a longer-term problem too.
But we have a longer-term problem, recession".
But the kidnappings highlight a longer-term problem: having a failed state as a neighbour.
But pundits will have to wait for the Pennsylvania primary, on April 22nd, to see whether this is a blip or a longer-term problem.
