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Although Gore was considered the party favorite, Bradley did receive several high-profile endorsements.

Candidates who win more than 50 percent of the delegate vote can promote themselves as the party favorites on the campaign trail.

Supporters of lesser-known candidates claimed the front-loaded schedule was tailored to suit the party favorites.

Defying the odds, he first upset the party favorite in a primary.

Won the party straw poll in March, and was endorsed at the June 24th convention as the party favorite.

The lawyers, party favorites, would be prime candidates for the most lucrative legal work handed out from the bench.

The Bergen vote was Mr. Treffinger's 11th victory among the 17 counties that pick party favorites at conventions or by executive committee decision.

By contrast, Ms. Johnson is perceived as a party favorite.

Mr. Jennings has never been a party favorite.