Sentence examples for supported the candidate from inspiring English sources

Interviewed supporters were asked why they supported the candidate, they replied, "He really has the concerns of America at heart, he's concerned about the culture of America itself.

French voters supported the candidate who promised to avoid the all-austerity programme Sarkozy had committed himself to.

In last November's election for governor, he supported the candidate of the garment industry, Benigno Fitial, against the Republican candidate, Juan Babauta.

The Danish prime minister told reporters she supported the candidate who could gather "the broadest possible support" in the commission and European parliament.

Ms. Palin had once supported the candidate who ran against her own stepmother-in-law for mayor of her town, Wasilla.

The majority of respondents said they supported the candidate because of his pugnacious personality rather than for, say, his position on trade.

Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani supported the candidates' efforts to change the rules in hopes of limiting the number of ballot disputes.

The party has supported the candidates in the past.

"I have wanted to support the candidate our party nominated.

Then each would support the candidate more likely to draw the most votes.

They are there to support the candidate and make sure they have the resources they need".