Sentence examples for a moderate stance from inspiring English sources

Cameron had maintained a moderate stance on immigration since assuming the leadership of the Tory Party, in 2005.

But it seems to me that for every issue where Christie takes a conservative stand, he takes a moderate stance.

A former insurance-company executive, Mr McGavick is smooth, telegenic and takes a moderate stance on social issues.

The Southern Tier leans conservative Republican, while Mr. Houghton has chosen a moderate stance on many issues, including abortion and financing for the arts.

G.O.P. Presidential candidate Rick Perry has shifted his views on abortion from a moderate stance to one that opposes the procedure even when rape or incest are involved.

The election was held on September 10 , 2012 and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, an academic and activist with a moderate stance, was elected president.

A more moderate stance on a cause so central to the Islamic world, they believe, would undermine the regime's religious legitimacy.

But diplomats here said the United States has been pushed toward a more moderate stance by an emerging majority on the U.N. Security Council that favors some official recognition of Iraq's partial compliance as an incentive for the Iraqi government to cooperate with weapons inspectors.

A significant move to either the left or the right would open the door for a rival to take a more moderate stance, win the next election and change the agenda.

Grayson is trying to increase support for Broadly Speaking, a group that hopes to portray a more moderate stance.

Kim Young Sam and his followers in the New Korea Democratic Party appeared to stake out a more moderate stance, agreeing to participate in a constitutional review committee with Government officials.