11.   The Democratic Progressive Party is the most closely linked with the promotion of formal Taiwan independence, a stance which will cost it support of mainstream voters.

12.   These days, Yavlinsky is more of a politician than an economic purist, and it has cost him support within his own party.

13.   To some extent, their consequences have cost him support among Palestinians as well.

14.   Yet the former Olympic sprinter has spent most of the campaign attacking his opponent Nebot, which may be costing him support, according to the pollsters.

15.   Attempts to meet criteria for the European single currency contributed to the unpopularity of the previous government, and could cost Jospin support.

16.   Attempts to meet the euro criteria contributed to the unpopularity of the previous government, and could cost Jospin support.

17.   Ben-Eliezer retorted that Burg and his friends from the dovish wing of the party had driven it to the left-wing fringe and cost it support.

18.   Bragman blamed hardball tactics by Silver for costing him support.

19.   But his autocratic style has cost him support.

20.   His authoritarian style and stubbornness have cost him support.