They want to maintain the support of their most radical fighters without losing the funding of the European Union.
But it means that once elected, Mexican politicians have little reason to maintain the support of the public.
The relatively small number of civilian casualties made possible by the pinpoint bombing helped the United States maintain the support of friendly Islamic nations.
Those talks were intended to help maintain the support of both countries – among the most hawkish on Iran – for the negotiations over a comprehensive deal.
With his approval rating in the mid-thirties and Robert Mueller's investigators circling, Trump needs to maintain the support of Republican leaders, who could theoretically impeach him.
And Mr. Salazar said he expected to maintain the support from Republicans and the state's large number of registered independents.
The subsidy has been a pet project of the Bavaria-only wing of the Christian Democratic Union, seeking to maintain the support of its traditionally conservative voter base.
The emir's power is constrained by the need to maintain the support of important family members, many of whom occupy high governmental posts.
A new generation of Colombians looked determined to succeed and accomplish their dreams, and our future prospects look good if the future governments maintain the support for athletes in our country.
It seems likely that Mr. Bloomberg will be able to maintain the support of his many private sector pals -- many of whom he has shared years of friendship or business relationships -- for now.
