He won the election so convincingly that he believed the people had 'mandated' him to carry out his policies.
He won the election so convincingly that he believed he had been given a 'mandate' for change/reform.
He believed he had been given a 'mandate' (from the people) 'to implement' his policies.
(..) The SCLC is seeking a federal court order enjoining the state authorities from interfering with the next march. You're asking me to overturn the Governor's mandate and to do so without a hearing, but it's not going to happen at all without a proper proceeding. Dr. King is in position to (..)2014 Selma