Democrats and Liberals usually endorse the same candidate, and Democratic candidates tend to figure out ways to finesse the issue that has ensnared Ms. McCaughey Ross.

Liberals endorsed it as common-sense environmentalism; conservatives saw it as prudent fiscal policy.

Officially, while the Liberals endorsed the decriminalization of marijuana, they had let a bill enacting this policy die several times.

Yesterday, the Liberals quickly endorsed Mr. Gentile, who can now count on at least one line on the ballot.

Abandoning Mr. Gentile, the Liberals endorsed Judge Peggy Bernheim of Civil Court last Friday afternoon, unaware she was dropping out of the race "for personal reasons."

For the second straight year, the Liberals guessed wrong and endorsed a losing candidate.

Mr. Harding says the Liberals will endorse whoever can best provide clean government and stimulate the economy.

This is a package that the Liberals and Democrats can strongly endorse.

On September 19, the Liberals also endorsed the other Republican nominee Foster.