NARAL was a very early endorser of Gillibrand, announcing its support for the junior senator back in May 2009 when it still apppeared she might face a serious primary challenge. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Early endorsers like Mr. Perkins are increasingly disenchanted with a man some see as aloof, and other Democrats are reluctant to wrap their arms around a mayor who has watched his poll numbers consistently decline since the day he took office. (observer.com)
The local lawmaker, who became early endorser and convention delegate for the leftist senator this year, inaugurated his career by championing a Bernie-esque measure that would have barred the city from doing business with any bank that engaged in what the legislation deemed «predatory lending.» (observer.com)