1.   The magistrate Di Pietro has become a national hero, the old parties have been weakened and new forces are waiting to take over.

2.   A federal investigation into corruption by Democrats who controlled state government had weakened the party.

3.   It does not weaken the party at all.

4.   Opponents say the bill violates constitutional guarantees of free speech and weakens political parties.

5.   Republican leaders say the bill would infringe on free-speech rights and weaken the parties.

6.   The measure is opposed by most Republicans, who say it violates constitutional guarantees of free speech and weakens political parties.

7.   The renegade will garner at least a third of the Democratic vote, as Pat Buchanan did against President Bush, further weakening the party in the general election.

8.   Barak wanted to keep it purely ceremonial, fearing that Peres would otherwise use the position to challenge the new leadership and ultimately weaken the party.

9.   But changes at this time, he added, would not only divide and weaken the party but would also thwart efforts to improve the livelihood of the Malays.

10.   But Kibasa and some of his top UDPS allies deserted him last year, causing a sharp rift and weakening the party.