1.   The observers said such moves as shortening the campaign period to only two weeks threaten the credibility of the vote.

2.   During the campaign period the DPP had purposely been less strident in its controversial advocacy of Taiwanese independence.

3.   Because this was before the official campaign period, parties were not required to make any disclosure.

4.   Both the farmers and the ethanol industry view the Iowa campaign period as a rare opportunity to make their case.

5.   During campaign periods, people sometimes call political offices to complain about particularly loud vans, said a Kuroda party officer.

6.   During a weeklong campaign period, Falae attacked Obasanjo as a soldier in civilian disguise and described an Obasanjo presidency as a continuation of military rule.

7.   If Morales does not run, it will probably be because of the short campaign period.

8.   Instead the candidates spent the short campaign period cementing ties with or trying to win the backing of regional and local leaders who exert tremendous influence.

9.   One thing is sure, a lot of money will be spent during the short campaign period.

10.   The tale began a full year before the traditional presidential campaign period.