Experts Expound

The California Democratic Party holds its convention this weekend in
Sacramento. State Treasurer Phil Angelides, a candidate for governor and
former chairman of the state party, hopes to receive the party’s
endorsement. How important is the party’s endorsement? If he receives the
endorsement, will it give new energy to Angelides’ campaign?

It is very important because it affirms many volunteers on the ground and
access to membership-group dollars in PACs and contributions. It would give
energy to the campaign.

The endorsement is critical to his campaign