Some participants are more important than others, transforming themselves from mere "talkers" into advocates — committed supporters who evangelize on behalf of their candidates.
The constitution of Germany's post-World War I Weimar Republic had been an excellent model, but it failed in practice because too few Germans were then committed supporters of democracy.
Though most of the people in the crowds were committed supporters of the candidates, a few people used the series of events to help make up their minds after an election cycle defined by indecision.
The American Technion Society ATSS) expresses its profound sorrow at the loss of Dr. I. Paul Geleris of Glendora, CA, a longtime, committed supporter.
The Board & Staff of Northside Center mourn the passing of Robert Sind. Bob was a Board Member/Treasurer, advisor, committed supporter and good friend.
It had hired a fully committed supporter of the fat hypothesis to replace him, and it was no longer deemed politic to have a prominent opponent of it on the premises.
But 10 days after being told he had not been selected for the Team GB football squad, Beckham has also confirmed that he will not be the person to light the Olympic flame in the stadium … Old flame: David Beckham has been a highly committed supporter of the London 2012 project since 2005.
Indeed, at a huge rally in Manchester on Monday, some formerly committed Dean supporters spoke of newfound ambivalence.
"All of the applicants — participants and withdrawals alike — emerge as highly committed, articulate supporters of the goals and values of the summer program," he concluded.
And while the vast majority of those attending were already committed Obama supporters, some said they were still trying to decide between Mr. Obama and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and wanted to hear him speak.
