Sentence examples for support of electing from inspiring English sources

Tavis was more in support of electing a candidate who would stand strong for specific issues and goals, regardless of race, where the black community could fit under a goal-oriented mandate, instead of supporting a black man, trying to effect change for a black people in a white nation.

Like Mr. Gore, Mr. Bush benefits from the overwhelming support of elected officials in his party who have put their supporters to work for him.

The technocrats in Rome and Athens still rely on the support of elected parties.

Mr. Klein has also struggled to win the support of elected officials.

The association's leadership has been trying to win the support of elected officials in the region.

"We are grateful for the support of elected officials and a broad range of community groups," she said.

"I'm seeking the support of elected colleagues and fellow members of my party and offer to lead them through a period of development and change," he said.

Michael E. McMahon, a lawyer, has the support of elected officials, while Jon R. Del Giorno, an official at the city's Board of Elections, has the backing of the borough's party organization.

While Mr. Farrell's opponents criticize him as being the choice of party bosses, he says the support of elected officials is a sign that they know "that I know how to get the job done".

The people familiar with the rescue plan cautioned that it is still being refined and may change as Mr. Ravitch tries to win the support of elected officials like Mr. Paterson and state legislative leaders.

Nonetheless, Mr. Hevesi's weak showing, particularly after he took the unusual step earlier this year of spending more than $1 million on an early round of television advertisements, could undercut his continuing effort to present himself as the sleeper candidate in the race as he seeks to win the support of elected Democratic leaders and union heads.