Sentence examples for constituencies first from inspiring English sources

There is also the appearance, to liberal critics in particular, of Republicans seeking to reward their prized constituencies first, while leaving others to bear the consequences if their most optimistic scenarios do not play out.

Even Brooke Shearer, who was Hillary Clinton's aide during the 1992 campaign and now directs the White House Fellows program, points to a certain neglect of political courtship: "I think that, when you do something as large as that, you would probably want to try and speak to individual constituencies first to get their support".

As voters begin to stir from the summer slumber and focus on the Sept. 10 primary, Quinn and Thompson have both tried to recalibrate their relationship to Bloomberg's legacy — establishing their independence without completely alienating constituencies (first and foremost business) that worry about a turn to profligacy, political correctness and patronage.

Senators now saw themselves as members of their respective political parties first — and representatives of their constituencies second.

"A Scottish parliament will make the position of MPs for Scottish constituencies second class and will be an embarrassment to Scots like me representing English constituencies".

Therefore, I had to vote with my conscience and put my country and constituency first.

In a single member constituency, first-past-the-post electoral system such as ours, all-women shortlists are the most obvious solution.

"Communities are being hollowed out along the coast". In his constituency, second-home ownership in the villages of Salthouse and Blakeney hovers at about 47% of the total housing stock.

Degrees and higher-level qualifications have been awarded to 13.4% of Clacton's residents, well below the national average of 27.2%, placing the constituency seventh from the bottom of the rankings in this category.

First, by depriving them of crucial votes in marginal constituencies; and second, by pulling the Tories away from the centre ground, where elections are won.

Day 6 | 24 April | 117 constituencies The second biggest day.