This year, the party would only endorse candidates that the panel approved.

The party again endorsed a moratorium in the 2006 and 2008 platforms.

The party has often endorsed him in the past.

For the first time, the party endorsed a woman's right to choose an abortion.

The major political parties and the government of Nepal now fully endorse the campaign.

Though unlikely, the party could still endorse a candidate within the next few weeks.

The party did not endorse him because of his political history, state party leaders said this week.

Two other minor parties endorsed the Citizens ticket in 1984.

All major political parties and many prominent politicians have endorsed the program.

"I would have to talk with other Democratic leaders to see whether the party would endorse him."