Possible Clues:

• Awkwardly proposes to adversaries
• They don't back those who are not the agreeable sort
• They're up against it, as they didn't vote for it
• They put up a fight in rising river for show-offs
• They resist difficult puzzles after work
• Foes
• Those against work, and those sitting
• They're not for it, not for a pro
• Proposes to liquidate dissenters