Sentence examples for tough negative from inspiring English sources

Religious conservatives there have traditionally played a large role in the primary where tough, negative campaigning is the norm.

WEEK IN REVIEW, PAGE 9 Op-Ed FRANK RICH McCain's campaign has crossed the line between tough negative campaigning and inciting vigilantism.

When asked if there were things he did when he began in the business that he might not do now, he said it would be to make "very tough negative ads".

A New Democrat Is Elected... Connecticut In a tough negative campaign in which his opponent spent $46 million of her own fortune, Mr. Blumenthal prevailed over Ms. McMahon, a wrestling impresario, in a state where Mr. Obama is popular.

In country after country on the continent, parties that offer a palette of tough, negative messages about national identity, immigration, Islam, globalisation and/or the European Union pick up around 20% of the vote.

As for Biden: Frum thinks he won't run "because he'll have the savvy to know that only a tough, negative campaign could defeat Hillary but that runs contrary to his recent grief and his sunny nature.

His success in politics has come by running tough, hard, negative campaigns against opponents," said Tad Devine, who helped run Mr. Kennedy's campaign against Mr. Romney.

America Rising's stated goal is to serve as "an independent organization that can drive the toughest negative narrative against Democrats," according to GOP strategist Tim Miller, who helped create America Rising and still works with Definers.

But there are political risks if either appears too tough or negative on General Petraeus and, by extension, American troops.

He contends that "tough and negative campaigns allow candidates to demonstrate and build leadership qualities," and that "in the smashmouth world of politics, if you don't differentiate yourself and say what's wrong with the other guy, you aren't going to win," adding, "nor should you".

Just like anyone getting a divorce with kids, you want to try your best to make a situation that's tough, less negative.