Sentence examples for gone on offense from inspiring English sources
Republicans in Virginia and nationwide have gone on offense over so-called sanctuary cities: jurisdictions whose law enforcement agencies can refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officers.
While his candidacy is not yet official, Bevin's campaign has already gone on offense against an early set of attacks from McConnell's team.
But as varied agencies have moved to investigate the matter, promising that it will stay alive for months, if not longer, and other politicians have claimed retribution at his hands, Christie has gone on offense.
After successfully quashing attempts to expand federal gun control laws, the NRA has recently gone on offense, calling on the GOP-controlled Congress to pass a bill that would require state concealed-carry permits to be recognized nationwide.
Since then, Holder has gone on offense against states that move to restrict voter rights, suing Texas and North Carolina over new legislation that the DOJ claims disproportionately hurt minorities and the elderly.
Instead of his overall disjointed response, John Kasich could have scored a home run and gone on offense against Obama and his imperial presidency, and the need for judicial restraint and balance, and a judiciary that serves a check in the executive branch.
"Automatic voter registration is a perfect example of Democrats going on offense to expand access to the ballot box," he said in a statement.
She was one of few senators to go on offense and tweet about the reasoning behind her vote.
In a year in which Republicans hope to take control of the Senate, the Georgia race is one of only two where Democrats currently see an opportunity to go on offense.
