1. It was fertile ground for Schill, whose election showing won him the post of state interior minister in a conservative-led coalition. 2. The Liberal Democrats, who made a good election showing for a third party, are strong supporters of a bill of rights. 3. A strong economy would translate into a strong election showing. 4. A strong election showing might convince Chinese leaders that Chen is a political force that can no longer be ignored, analysts say. 5. The party is hoping for a turnaround at the polls this autumn, after two strong election showings in recent state balloting. 6. Younger party members interpreted the poor election showing for the left as a lack of voter confidence in the old guard closely associated with the hated former communist regime. |