Sentence examples for against referendum from inspiring English sources

In 1948, Cushing, then an archbishop, led a public charge against Referendum No. 4, a statewide ballot measure designed to relax the ban on contraception.

But Gianfranco Fini, the post-fascist leader, is against referendums that could lead to reforms of hiring rules and pensions, though he wants a new electoral law.

One of the best arguments against referendums is that they are seldom fought on facts, and more often on buzz phrases or received wisdom, little of it wise.

Mr Blair claims that he can hear voters' voices saying: we dislike the constitution, so please bring it back in a form of your choosing, only this time do not consult us.There are, it must be conceded, respectable arguments against referendums.

In contrast, those who oppose the ruling argue it could undermine Switzerland's political system, paving the way for frivolous appeals against referendums.

The euro cooled against other currencies, after Sweden voted against a referendum to joining the euro.

"We are against the referendum.

The speech leant heavily against a referendum.

But the odds were stacked against the referendum.

He says he is not against a referendum.

Voting against the referendum means losing the argument by default.