The New York Times announces its endorsement for president.
He said the party would announce its endorsement formally in September but would indicate its choice before then.
The federation is to announce its endorsement Thursday, and the remarks by the candidates were clearly intended, to some extent, to court the union's support.
Mr. Warner also announced his endorsement of the revised bill after having expressed similar reservations last week.
The group said it would announce its endorsement, as well as those for borough presidents and council members, tomorrow in Queens.
The association will announce its endorsement after April 30.
In announcing its endorsement, the group said it was doing so "based on new scientific findings."
On July 26, 2007, he announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president.
However, in December 2007, he announced his endorsement of Barack Obama.
The 40-member board is to meet privately with each candidate next Thursday and announce its endorsement then.