That has prompted some criticism, although the 33-year-old benefited from the backing of his manager and father-in-law, Bert van Marwijk, today.
Mr Khan, 65, has faced accusations that his campaign benefited from the backing of Pakistan's powerful military, a claim both he and the army deny.
The consensus is that Mr. de Blasio would benefit most from the backing of labor, because Ms. Quinn has the support of many business and pro-Bloomberg Democrats, and Mr. Thompson is counting on heavy support from African-Americans.
He benefited, too, from the backing of Rubén Blades, a popular salsa musician who once stood for the presidency himself and may now get a cabinet job.
She benefited both from the backing of the local Democratic parties and from deep ties to central New York's anti-Donald Trump resistance movement, of which she has been an active member since the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election.
The increasing role of military endorsements in the modern era can be traced to 1988, when George Bush benefited in the Republican primaries from the backing of Gen. P. X . Kelley the retired Marine Corps commandant.
This time it was replacement flanker Wood, staking a claim for a spot in England's final two Six Nations games after an injury lay-off, who benefitted, dotting down from the back of surge.
He will now have to negotiate the delicate politics of heading a state-controlled defence giant while shifting away from the domestic market.At least Mr Moretti benefits from the apparent backing of the government: he recently returned from an African trip with the prime minister, Matteo Renzi, who appointed him.
Of course, with Paphitis and Meaden, Hamfatter would benefit from the experience and backing of two Dragons for the price of one.
