| Backed |
| O.K.'d |
| Signed |
| Approved |
| Ratified |
| Supported |
| Sanctioned |
| Underwrote |
| Recommended |
| Signed over |
| Gave sanction to |
| Gave approval to |
| Spoke in favor of |
| Backed for election |
| More than just voted for |
| Supported as a candidate |
| Gave one's seal of approval to |
| Gave campaign support to, in a way |
| Like most checks and political candidates |