Sentence examples for lacks popular from inspiring English sources

But the opposition lacks popular support.

Although his election was constitutional, he lacks popular legitimacy.

But Mr. Najib lacks popular support, and many expect further crackdowns on his opponents if he becomes prime minister.

The Muslim Brotherhood's nonviolence and backstage position in the protests may be "tactical," but it also indicates that the movement lacks popular support.

Worse, how can the military planners think counter-insurgency can work when the government for whom the battle is being waged lacks popular support?

Adnan Abu Amer, a political analyst in Gaza, said the Salafists, especially those engaged in violence, had only a "modest structure" in Gaza that lacks popular support, making it easier for Hamas to curb them.

Many of them even lack popular legitimacy.

General Franks dismissed comparisons with Vietnam, saying Baath Party supporters and remnants of Saddam Hussein's security forces lack popular support.

Several attempts to amend the law have failed, not because they lacked popular support, but because of parliamentary procedures.

These extremists, who now assault the West as well, have always lacked popular support within their own countries.

Ruled from above - often through regimes lacking popular legitimacy - peoples retreat naturally to the tribe, which offers solidarity and hope.