Jackson had been a staunch proponent of a consolidated city-county government.

Wiggin was a staunch proponent of Free trade, albeit under certain restrictions.

Dysart was a staunch proponent of using advances and declines.

King is also a staunch proponent of the death penalty.

The party was a staunch proponent of a corporatist economy, where employer's organisations, unions and state work together for the common good.

He voted for Teddy Kennedy every six years and considered himself a staunch proponent of national defense.

Claudia Lewis, a production executive who has been a staunch proponent of the film, is hopeful and nervous.

"He became a staunch proponent of teacher certification and higher standards for students," the White House said in a statement.

He was growing to be a staunch proponent of the Indian National Congress and its ideology.

Wachtmann has been a staunch proponent of a bill that limits collective bargaining opportunities for public employees.