11.   Wilson also is the subject of persistent suggestions that he is more interested in setting up another run at the presidency than seeing Dole defeat President Clinton.

12.   His resounding defeat was seen by some as an endorsement for the next government to negotiate on the Golan.

13.   Clinton has decided to see the defeats as a sign that the confirmation process is becoming far too intrusive and burdensome.

14.   The Christian daily Le Trouw saw the defeat of the centre-left as being without precedent.