Sentences with phrase «key endorsements in»

Falk snared key endorsements in the recall race from unions, including the AFL - CIO and the statewide teachers union.

Democratic leaders have taken an unusually aggressive approach to the party's Senate primaries this year, offering key endorsements in competitive races where, in some cases, voters are split.

Republican Marc Molinaro on Wednesday unveiled two key endorsements in his bid for the nomination in the race for governor, securing the backing of county chairmen in his home county of Dutchess and Suffolk County's John Jay LaValle.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna inched closer this weekend toward holding off Republican primary challengers, picking up key endorsements in the 22nd Congressional District.

She points out that Cuomo made some key endorsements in the final days of a primary that included challenges to some Senate Democrats.

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice is poised to grab key endorsements in her bid for attorney general - nudged to the front by her gender, her suburban base and a wink from Andrew Cuomo.

City Councilwoman Helen Sears (D - Jackson Heights) earned what her staff called a key endorsement in her bid for re-election as the 50,000 - member New York City Building Service Employees Union 32BJ backed her over challengers Daniel Dromm and Stanley Kalathara.

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Under Armour, which generated nearly $ 4 billion in sales last year, has reported consistent double - digit sales growth as it expands into new product categories, places a bigger bet on the women's market, and sees stronger brand interest with key athlete endorsement deals including NBA star Stephen Curry and golfer Jordan Spieth.

Adidas has also signed on key athletes to endorsement deals that help elevate the brand in the eyes of consumers.

The Consumer Goods Forum key contributor to event that brought together leaders in business, international institutions, academia, faiths, the media and civil society Roundtable had strong endorsement from the Vatican,...

The campaign of Independent Democratic Conference Sen. Tony Avella announced Friday the Queens lawmaker had received the nod from 1199 / SEIU, a key labor group that was instrumental in helping Gov. Andrew Cuomo receive the endorsement of the Working Families Party.

With turn out being a key driver for both campaigns in the closely watched special election to replace Dean Skelos, Republican Chris McGrath has netted the endorsement of The Jewish Press's editorial board.

He put up a big early fundraising number, netted several key union endorsements and this week received his first nod from a Democratic county committee (Putnam) in the district.

The New York State United Teachers union this weekend gave its endorsement to the two Democrats running this April to fill vacant seats in the chamber — two key races that could shift control of the chamber away from Republicans.

Cynthia Nixon has narrowed Andrew Cuomo's lead in the race for Governor, while picking up some key endorsements along the way...

Carl Paladino, who promised during the Conservative Party's political action conference in January to support primary challengers who take on «key» Senate Republicans this fall, has issued what I believe is his first endorsement in a Senate race.

Key stakeholders in the Working Families Party have sent a letter to fellow committee members on behalf of Sen. Eric Schneiderman, calling him the «only choice» to receive the labor - backed party's endorsement in the AG's race.

Mr. Linares» chief opponent in the race for the Council District 10 seat, Ydanis Rodriguez, appears to have nailed down most of the key local endorsements.

Notice the key parts in this endorsement, Doheny is in favor of some kind of gun control.

Time is of the essence when it comes to public finance negotiations, since this is a key issue for many WFP activists who oppose giving Cuomo their party's endorsement this fall if he doesn't fails to deliver a more widespread program than the one included in the budget.

While Percoco's trial played out in New York City, Cuomo has spent the last month emphasizing key issues for the base of the party, ranging from LGBTQ rights to gun control and rolling out a series of high - profile endorsements in the process.

The endorsements are two key, battleground state Senate districts that Democrats hope to capture in order to gain full control of the chamber this year.

Marc Molinaro surged past John DeFrancisco on Friday to become the front - runner in the battle for the Republican nomination for governor, gathering key GOP endorsements only a week after entering the race.

Senator's re-election bid receives slew of key endorsements from labor organizations Senator Bill Larkin (R,C,I - 39th District) today announced the endorsements of five major labor organizations in his bid for re-election in the State Senate.

Mario lobbied Bill Clinton to get Andrew his first job at HUD and lined up a handful of key endorsements for him in the attorney general's race in 2006.

In his race for the city's top job, O'Leary obtained key endorsements from Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the Waterbury Republican - American, the city's best - known newspaper.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown's bid for a third term in City Hall continues to attract endorsements from some key players.

After 30 years of debate in New York, a key endorsement is set for Wednesday when the New York League of Conservation Voters plans to come out in support of a proposal by Gov. David Paterson to broaden sales of wine.

Today long - shot mayoral candidate Tony Avella received a key endorsement on the steps of City Hall, where he held a press conference in support of the FIT Kids Act.

The Bronx political season is heating up, with a new challenger for Morris Park Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera's seat and key endorsements for the candidate seeking retiring Assemblyman Peter Rivera's Parkchester seat in the September Democratic primary.

The endorsement from Gillibrand comes the same day as Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to stump for Democrats running in key Senate races on Long Island — a major battleground that could sway control of the narrowly divided chamber this election cycle.

In an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, DeFrancisco said Cuomo's endorsements for Democrats in key races and fundraising efforts for the mainline conference were based on a political calculation the Senate would likely flip this yeaIn an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, DeFrancisco said Cuomo's endorsements for Democrats in key races and fundraising efforts for the mainline conference were based on a political calculation the Senate would likely flip this yeain key races and fundraising efforts for the mainline conference were based on a political calculation the Senate would likely flip this year.

Civic advocate Kevin Gaughan's plan to bring two Jack Nicklaus - designed golf courses to Buffalo and to restore the South Park Arboretum has received a key endorsement from the National Association for Olmsted Parks, based in Washington, D.C.

1199 / SEIU has taken a practical approach to its endorsements in the narrowly divided chamber, sprinkling its support to both Republicans and Democrats running in key swing districts.

And several unions that were key in negotiating the WFP endorsement deal of Cuomo that started the Senate reunification ball rolling — SEIU 1199 and HTC — will likely stick with Liu regardless of the IDC's new power - sharing agreement, according to a labor source.

The AFL - CIO concluded its day of endorsements Monday afternoon, backing a slate of state legislative candidates and incumbents, including Democrats running for re-election in key battleground races.

The powerhouse health care workers union 1199 SEIU formally announced its endorsement decisions in five key upcoming House races, opting to shore up two veteran incumbents facing potential tough primary challenges and play favorites with two challengers in crowded primary contests.

The endorsement from 1199 is a key one for any lawmaker given the union's size, deep pockets and vaunted voter turnout efforts, especially in New YOrk.

Labor groups have been splitting their endorsements in key Senate races this election cycle as Republicans seek to retain control in the chamber, in doubt this year amid a presidential election campaign.

DeFrancisco also will likely announce some key endorsements among his Senate colleagues and other influential Republican committee members in the next few weeks, Lawler said.

It was not a full - fledged, formal endorsement, though official backing from a popular govrnor with a 70 percent approval rating would be key for an embattled incumbent in a moderate Senate district.

Still, the overwhelming majority of the endorsements, money and door - to - door organizing efforts in the contest have gone to Ms. Niou, whose focus on reform and Asian heritage may help draw out the well - educated professionals and Chinatown residents who make up two key constituencies in the district.

Bruce Lunsford and Greg Stumbo have the strongest organization in the state and continue to rack up key critical endorsements.

In her endorsement, Calderón pointed to the speaker's experience as key for the city moving forward.

Washington (CNN)- Potential presidential candidates like Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney have grabbed headlines this year for handing out pivotal endorsements in key midterm races, but Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has quietly become one of the most sought after attractions on the GOP money circuit.

The endorsement in the 13th District Race is a key pickup for Espaillat in the battle against Rangel, who has represented the area since he unseated Adam Clayton Powell Jr. in 1970.

(CNN)-- Sen. John McCain, whose endorsement of President Barack Obama's plan to launch military strikes against Syria provided the president a key Republican backer, faced vocal opponents of military action during a town hall in Arizona Thursday.

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro on Thursday passed a key milestone needed to lock up the Republican nomination for governor after winning the latest in a series of endorsements from state GOP committee members.

A key point Johnson drove home in that debate was the fact that he made a clean sweep of endorsements from local elected officials, including Congressman Jerrold Nadler.

In the face of these controversies, changing our practice of laboratory test monitoring relies not only on evidence provided by key studies such as this one but may additionally require discussion within the dermatology community and possibly even endorsement or guidelines issued from key opinion leaders to gain wide acceptance,» write Eleni Linos, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.PH., of the University of California, San Francisco, and coauthors in a related editoriaIn the face of these controversies, changing our practice of laboratory test monitoring relies not only on evidence provided by key studies such as this one but may additionally require discussion within the dermatology community and possibly even endorsement or guidelines issued from key opinion leaders to gain wide acceptance,» write Eleni Linos, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.PH., of the University of California, San Francisco, and coauthors in a related editoriain a related editorial.