However, we believe that it will be useful to examine candidates' track records of cooperation with residents, relationships with important community members or governors, and recognition of the importance of mutual aid as criteria for selection of VHVs.
In two previous races for governor, name recognition also put Mr. Burris out front in early polls, but he finished second in both contests.
David Kirchhoff, the president and chief executive of Weight Watchers International, said he applauded the governor's "recognition of the importance of creating a healthy environment for children in the home, in restaurants and in schools".
He said: "The benefits of a currency union are clear for both sides in terms of issues like promoting investment, eliminating transaction costs, reducing borrowing costs and facilitating the movement of labour and capital, and we welcome the governor's recognition of these benefits.
For Prabal Gurung, whose clothes the first lady has worn several times, most notably to the 2011 Governors' Dinner, the recognition factor suddenly soared.
In 2002 he was awarded the Rising Star Award by the Alumni Board of Governors of Poly Prep in recognition of his distinguished and unique achievements.
The governor, Francis H. Pierpont, secured federal recognition and maintained civil jurisdiction over the region until Congress consented to the admission of West Virginia to the Union on June 20 , 1863
Sanders earned the "Colonel" ranking from the then-governor of Kentucky, in recognition of Sanders' contributions to the states culinary heritage.
But the governor enjoys substantially higher name recognition than the other candidates and a far bigger war chest heading into next year's campaign.
"The impetus behind the governor's proposal is the recognition that perjury in criminal trials is an extraordinarily serious crime that can have enduring effects," said James McGuire, counsel to Mr. Pataki.
