But the endorsement could not come from any higher authorities.

The endorsement came after a few changes in the measure, aimed mostly at protecting doctors who use the procedure.

But even if an endorsement does come, it may well be seen as almost meaningless at this late stage in the race.

The Democratic chairman heard a rumor the endorsement was coming, but did not believe it.

As has been generally the case with these assemblies, the endorsement came by way of consensus rather than a vote.

I strongly argued that we had to change the system, although my endorsement of welfare reform came at some personal cost.

The endorsements will come after the formal declarations of either or both men, he said.

"The solid endorsement that I wanted has not come."

"The endorsement that counts will come on Sept. 13," the date of the primary, she said.

The endorsement came late on November 4, 1979, the day the embassy was seized.