Sentence examples for contest on issues from inspiring English sources
She also wanted to make the point that the New York Senate campaign was a contest on issues -- abortion, the economy, gun control -- where she fits more easily with the state's majority than Mr. Lazio.
Gardner sought to focus the contests on local issues, but slavery predominated as an issue, and Banks won a comfortable victory.
"We want to immunise against extremism and terrorism," says Mr Ucuncu.The state's deference to religion alarms secular Turkish groups, one of which is setting up a council of liberal theologians to contest orthodox rulings on issues such as headscarves.
With little separating the two staunch conservatives on issues, the contest has become a test of personalities and personal connections, celebrity vs. familiarity, and the question of when compromise — like Enzi's involvement in bipartisan healthcare talks early in the Obama administration — amounts to capitulation.
In the recent contest, Ralph Nader, in rejecting Democratic compromises on issues central to many liberals, could be said to have been the barnburner.
A few weeks ago we announced an essay contest on a very meaty issue.
Since that time, our events have grown to include multiple speakers, panel discussions on issues, radio interviews, essay contests, distribution of merchandise and informational materials promoting evolution, and workshops for local area teachers.
In several contests where the GOP prevailed last Tuesday, candidates spoke directly to voters' concerns on issues like poverty, wage equality, and underemployment.
Again, a side issue overrides what could be a compelling contest on the field.
