Sentence examples for preferred representative from inspiring English sources

Mr. Pataki much preferred Representative Rick A. Lazio of Long Island as the Republican candidate to oppose Hillary Rodham Clinton.

But voters preferred Representative Martin Heinrich and the fact that he made clean energy and climate action a central part of his campaign.

Although there are many different national voting systems (majority rule, proportional representation, etc)., the basic idea is that each enfranchised citizen of the state has one vote at the ballot box and can thus freely choose their preferred representative, leader, or party.

GOVERNOR In a tightening battle for the Republican nomination, the party's preferred choice, former Representative Rick A. Lazio, who served four terms in Congress, is trying to fend off a late surge by Carl P. Paladino, a Buffalo businessman.

A number of liberal Western-type reforms were espoused, but more direct means of control were preferred to constitutional representative government; a majority of the Siamese people did not understand this concept or remained indifferent to it.

We would have preferred a large representative sample of primary care patients with mental health problems, each extensively assessed using a standardized psychiatric interview.

Key's insight was that Alabama voters prefer political representatives who lived close by, even when the more distant figure might better speak to issues of common concern.

Although more Americans than ever hold partisan views, a larger number are weary of gridlock and would prefer their representatives to compromise to get things done.

The facility is smaller than the club's home stadium for league matches, CenturyLink Field, but Sounders FC representatives preferred the atmosphere at Starfire for smaller cup matches.

The facility is smaller than the club's home stadium for league matches, Qwest Field, but Sounders FC representatives preferred the atmosphere at Starfire for smaller cup matches.

Age: 28 Political affiliation: Independent Occupation: Unemployed Most important issue: Ending the wars in Central Asia Preferred candidate: Representative Ron Paul — OZIER MUHAMMAD The evangelical Christian vote has been somewhat all over the map in this year's nominating contests.