as in endorsed
to promote the interests or cause of
will plump for any candidate who supports stem cell research
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Hoyer endorsed Boafo last month, shortly after announcing his plans to retire from the House at the end of his current term.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
On Wednesday, the Avance Democratic Club endorsed Horvath in that campaign.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some Democratic candidates, including Tom Steyer and Tony Thurmond, have advocated for more aggressive positions such as abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a perspective that strong anti-Trump positioning is essential in response to federal immigration enforcement threats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Krikorian said a more traditional law enforcement approach should trade street sweeps for a greater focus on worksite enforcement – something Homan has advocated for, but which Trump disdains.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The editorial strategy, Cheney said, is supported by a social media presence designed to work in tandem with the reporting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The State Marketplace Network, a collective of 22 state marketplaces supported by the National Academy for State Health Policy, said initial enrollment figures raise concern.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Plumped (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumped%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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