Sentence examples for because he promised from inspiring English sources

Mr Estrada was elected president largely because he promised to ease rural poverty by invigorating agriculture.

Mr Livingstone's scheme was tolerated partly because he promised to spend the revenues on better public transport.

"We voted for Barak because he promised to bring peace," Mr. Shvartsman said.

This was because he promised one two years ago to appease his Eurosceptic colleagues.

President Obama was elected in part because he promised a more cooperative and pragmatic leadership in world affairs.

"I wouldn't vote for someone just because he promised to do it, but I would like him better".

Obama won in 2008 largely because he promised a new way of doing things in Washington: less partisan and ideological, more cooperative and deliberative.

He is embraced, Saenz says, because he promises greater inclusion.

Hollande is famous for having said that he dislikes the wealthy — those, in his definition, who make more than four thousand euros a month — and he has been nicknamed Mr. Normal, because he promises a "normal Presidency" after Sarkozy's wild ride.

I support Barack Obama for president not because he promises transcendence from the real challenges our nation faces, but because he has the judgment and wisdom needed to face these challenges.

Haymon might have as many as 200 fighters queueing up to get on his shows, partly because other doors are shut and partly because he promises them regular work.