Sentence examples for control the governor from inspiring English sources

"Let's say hypothetically, I say the mayor has to be in control, the governor has to be in control," Mr. Cuomo said, using a hypothetical construction that was intended, he explained, to make sure that he does not divulge this early what he promised will be "a very big news story" in his campaign.

After 15 years of state control, the governor put the mayor in charge of revamping the school system, and together they announced a $100 million gift to the schools from Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive of Facebook, on "The Oprah Winfrey Show".

They control the governor's office and the Legislature.

Democrats control the governor's office and the legislature.

Republicans now control the governor's office in 33 states, amounting to 60% of the population.

Republicans control the governor's office and both chambers of the Legislature.

The disagreement is heightened by a potential change in which party controls the governor's mansion.

This group controlled the Governor's Council, an appointed body that wielded great influence, and the state's elected Assembly.

While no Democratic presidential candidate has carried Indiana since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964, Democrats have controlled the governor's mansion here since 1988.

Even though Mr. Madigan blamed Republicans in part for the shortfalls, Democrats have held majorities in the House and Senate and controlled the governor's mansion since 2003.

The vacancy in the governor's mansion represents a significant opportunity for Democrats, who have not controlled the governor's office since William A. O'Neill held the office from 1980 to 1991.