But people close to the directors said that they were leaning toward endorsing the Goldman group's bid.

Her father, however, a lifelong Democrat, refused to endorse her husband's bid for the presidency.

Pioneer management however quickly endorsed Barrick's bid for their company.

Renouf seems to have tacitly endorsed Roblin's bid to become party leader in 1954.

She endorsed Wamp's bid for Congress that year, which may have contributed to his narrow victory.

The letter made no threats, nor did it endorse Grand Met's bid.

He endorsed Hugh Segal's bid for the leadership of the federal party in 1998.

He endorsed Mayor Sam Katz's bid for re-election in the 2006 campaign.

The Courant also endorsed his bid in the general election.

He later endorsed Stéphane Dion's successful bid to lead the party.