She has the support of her local Congressman, a large union and a coalition of liberal groups.

He has the support of a black coalition and the backing of Daniel Wiley, one of two blacks of the Council.

A black can't become mayor without the support of a broad coalition, he said, and "today, there's a sharpness, divisiveness, mistrust among people in New York City."

A Democrat, he was elected with support of a broad coalition of Democrats and Republicans.

New elections in December 2001 brought Sir Allan Kemakeza into the Prime Minister's chair with the support of a coalition of parties.

He was elected mayor on November 4, 2001 with the support of a diverse coalition, formed mostly of opponents of the merger.

'Ill-Considered Proposal' In addition, the committee has enlisted the support of a diverse coalition of academics, scientists and business and labor leaders.

In 1963 Mr. Uslar Pietri ran for president with the support of a coalition of parties, including the Democratic National Front.

The candidate has received the support of a coalition of environmental and human rights organisations.

In Massachusetts, Marc Draisen, with support of a similar coalition, is the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor.