1.   And they could have seen signs of strength among small, grassroots parties that voiced the fears of the discontented.

2.   That kind of grassroots party sprouts in many of our departments and is enjoyed.

3.   It included government critics, pro-business parties that generally support the government, and grassroots pro-China parties.

4.   The Alliance would not win any seats, while another major pro-Beijing grassroots party would win four to five.

5.   The meeting included government critics, pro-business parties that generally support the government, and grassroots pro-China parties.

6.   There were indications that they might even make common cause on some issues with pro-Beijing grassroots parties.