Mr. Kennedy won running on just the Republican line, when these days
endorsement by minor parties is believed by many politicians to be helpful, if not critical.
Not exact matches
The governor has had a rocky relationship with the WFP, and actively tried to neuter it (and other
minor parties) earlier this year
by proposing an end to the Wilson Pakula process, which would have robbed third party leaders of the power to control who gets their
endorsement.
The
minor parties often gain influence
by leveraging their
endorsement for ideological support or patronage, according to Robert J. Spitzer, a professor at SUNY Cortland who has written about the state's third parties.
The Senate leadership coalition holds power
by a narrow margin, and Governor Cuomo has already promised the
minor party, the Working Families Party, that he would work to help Democrats regain control of the Senate, in exchange for the party's
endorsement in the fall elections.
The Senate leadership coalition holds power
by a narrow margin, and Governor Cuomo has already promised the
minor party the Working Families Party that he would work to help Democrats regain control of the Senate, in exchange for that party's
endorsement in the fall elections.
«State election law clearly states that in order to get a candidate on the ballot, a petitioning
minor party must submit a letter of
endorsement by the statutorily mandated deadline.
Once teachers are in the classroom, they can receive additional subject - area
endorsements from the state
by acquiring at least a
minor in each subject.
While some teacher - candidates may obtain subject - area
endorsements by completing coursework requirements, others may do so
by meeting competencies that do not require the equivalent of majors or
minors in their subjects.