1.   But his candidacy is strongly opposed by some drug industry executives because of his outspokenness.

2.   Directors who voted for Costello had hoped his background in the chemical industry would satisfy shareholders who had opposed Hampers candidacy.

3.   He said he had no connection to the activities of many of the groups that had opposed her candidacy.

4.   He would withdraw his name, friends say, if Greenspan did not favor Rohatyn as vice chairman, or if Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin opposed the candidacy.

5.   His misleading statements led us in February to oppose his candidacy.

6.   Nonetheless, students from both racial groups ultimately opposed her candidacy.

7.   Practically every elected official in the Bronx opposed his candidacy and took pains to remind voters of his recent conviction.

8.   Only the minority Socialist Left grouping within the party opposes his candidacy.

9.   Her candidacy is opposed by the ANC hierarchy, including her former husband.

10.   International organizations including the Washington-based Human Rights Watch also are opposing his candidacy.