"My position on ethics in the governor's office is simple: we need some," Mr Carter crowed.As usual, the Democrat peppered his speech with many promises and few statistics—a combination that has left him lagging in the polls by between two and three points.
That combination of circumstances has left most organizations with healthy advertising growth.
Ever since last September, when the Yankees played their final game in the old stadium, the combination of these factors has left a question in the minds of Louis Dene, the bar's 43-year-old owner, and his two managers, Joe Mondi and Michael Rendino.
However prevalent art crime is, there is anecdotal evidence that it is increasing because of the same odd combination of developments that has left observers of soaring stock markets shaking their heads: Investors are richer on paper — or canvas — but the real world is just getting by.
Maybe the combination of kids and campaigning has left him too ground down to glad hand.
This comes only months after the last decrease, a combination that farmers' groups say has left them producing milk at a loss.
The Council on Foreign Relations mourns the passing of Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, whose combination of scholarship and courage has left a continuing legacy of fidelity to the highest ideals of national service.
A combination of fighting and famine has left 1.1 million people displaced.
That has left a combination of contractors and non-unionized employees to continue working at the mine.
