Waverers

The opinions and sentiments of the less headlong among the Conservative peers had led to the formation of a party, more or less loosely put together, who were called at that time the "Waverers," just as a political combination of an earlier day obtained the title of the "Trimmers."

A History of the Four Georges and of William IV, Volume IV (of 4) Justin McCarthy 1898

"Waverers" from the Tories, the second reading is carried without it by nine, and then the king refuses to make peers, or at least enough peers when a vital amendment is carried by Lord Lyndhurst, which would have destroyed, and was meant to destroy the Bill.

The English Constitution Walter Bagehot 1851

More Capital Journal: Democrats Make Final Pitch to Moderates Health-Care Fight Targets Waverers Mr. Obama was introduced by Ms. Canfield's sister, Connie Anderson, because Ms. Canfield, a cleaning woman, was in the hospital, diagnosed with leukemia in recent days, and unable to attend.

Obama Brings Health-Care Push to Ohio Laura Meckler 2010

More Obama Brings Health-Care Push to Ohio Capital Journal: Democrats Make Final Pitch to Moderates Health-Care Fight Targets Waverers With a number of anti-abortion Democrats expected to defect over provisions they contend allow federal funding of abortion, every vote will count for Democratic leaders, who need to win over lawmakers who opposed the legislation the first time — and keep reluctant supporters on board in the face of escalating attacks.

Democrats Scramble to Secure Health-Bill Votes 2010

As noted yesterday, the GOP's WINO caucus -- Waverers In Name Only -- is home to those Republican Senators who are allegedly "wavering" on Iraq by criticizing Bush's Iraq policies but have yet to cast a vote that would actually reverse those policies.

Reid, Senate Dems To Pressure GOP WINO Caucus All Day Today 2009

Nice to hear that more Republican fur is about to "start to fly," but for now, Voinovich and other GOP Senators allegedly wavering in their support remain proud members of what we should call the "WINO caucus" -- Waverers In Name Only.

Voinovich: More GOP Defections Coming On Iraq 2009

A postscript: The WINO caucus, as you all know, refers to Waverers In Name Only -- GOP members of Congress who are allegedly "wavering" in their support of Bush's war policies but won't vote for anything that would actually change those policies. print share

WINO Chris Shays Says He Wants Withdrawal, But Keeps Voting Against It 2009

As you know, the GOP's WINO caucus is home to those Republicans who are Waverers In Name Only when it comes to Bush's war policies -- they are said to be "wavering" in their support for those policies, but won't vote for anything that would force a change in those policies.

WINO Republican Jim Ramstad: "I Agree With Harry Reid." But.... 2009

As you know, the GOP's WINO caucus is home to those Republicans who are Waverers In Name Only when it comes to Bush's war policies -- they are said to be "wavering" in their support for those policies, but won't vote for anything that would force a change in those policies.

MN-03 2009

As noted earlier, the WINO caucus -- Waverers In Name Only -- is home to all the GOP Senators who are said by the press to be "wavering" in their support of Bush's policies but keep opposing legislative measures that would actually change those policies.

Lugar, Domenici Will Oppose Withdrawal Bill, Keeping Them In GOP WINO Caucus 2009