syphoning

Populist and I say that with a tinge of facetiousness Ron Paul Sr. has fared moderately well in each, and will continue to play spoiler, syphoning away key votes from the young and the restless Libertarians.

Andy Ostroy: The GOP's Massive Problem Andy Ostroy 2012

I think that the US armed forces are spread to thin and our quest for empire is syphoning off billions/trillions from the american people every year.

Think Progress » Cornyn Flip Flops On Whether He’s ‘Interested In Repealing’ Popular Parts Of Health Reform 2010

Former Sao Paulo state governor Jose Serra got 32.6 percent support, while Green Party candidate Marina Silva got a surprising 19.4 percent, likely spoiling the center-left Rousseff's chance of a first-round win by syphoning off votes.

Brazil Elections: Rousseff Faces Presidential Runoff AP 2010

The resurgence of state voucher proposals is shocking even longtime supporters by syphoning needed resources and expanding access beyond impoverished families from schools that are trying to educate all students.

John H. Jackson: Protect the American Union by Supporting Public Schools John H. Jackson 2011

New writing, even at Scotland's nervecentre for new writing, the Traverse, isn't as healthy as it might be, and next year will present major challenges: the Olympics are taking place simultaneously, syphoning away resources from the festival – resources that will be even more scarce if we experience a double-dip recession.

Edinburgh festival 2011: The highs and lows 2011

To some that may sound ridiculous, and a few months ago I may have agreed with you, because syphoning thoughts from your brain into a coherent structure is mighty difficult, but alas, I love writing too much for me to be content with its inherent difficulty.

3 Simple Tips for Effortless Writing | Write to Done 2010

Former Sao Paulo state governor Jose Serra got 32.6 percent support, while Green Party candidate Marina Silva got a surprising 19.4 percent, likely spoiling the center-left Rousseff's chance of a first-round win by syphoning off votes.

Brazil Elections: Rousseff Faces Presidential Runoff AP 2010

The resurgence of state voucher proposals is shocking even longtime supporters by syphoning needed resources and expanding access beyond impoverished families from schools that are trying to educate all students.

John H. Jackson: Protect the American Union by Supporting Public Schools John H. Jackson 2011

He is not irrelevant to US politics if he can affect the outcome of elections by syphoning off more votes from one candidate than another.

Top Official At Nader's Old Group Sees Obama As Most Reliable Good-Government Ally 2009

True, with them syphoning off of gas prior to this they showed a resourcefulness and can forestall the inevitable.

[cold winter] what really happened with the gas 2009