21.   A leftist candidate with a fascination for UFOs is running for the governorship of the Federal District, or Mexico City.

22.   Although latest predictions showed Cavaco Silva closing the gap, Sampaio was still favorite, especially after two other leftist candidates withdrew and endorsed him.

23.   Although the latest polls showed Cavaco Silva closing the gap, Sampaio is still favored, especially after two weaker leftist candidates withdrew and endorsed him.

24.   Although the latest polls showed Cavaco Silva closing the gap, Sampaio is still favorite for Sunday, especially after two weaker leftist candidates withdrew and endorsed him.

25.   Although latest predictions showed Cavaco Silva closing the gap, Sampaio was still the favorite, especially after two other leftist candidates withdrew and endorsed him.

26.   Although latest predictions showed Cavaco Silva closing the gap, Sampaio was still the favorite, especially after two other leftist candidates withdrew from the race and endorsed him.

27.   Chevenement, a leftist presidential candidate, berated the accords again on Thursday.

28.   Del Mazo has called Cardenas an anti-Semite and suggested a win by the leftist candidate would cause investors to withdraw money from Mexico.

29.   Finance Minister Pedro Malan joined opposition leaders to criticize reports that recommended reducing investments in government debt bonds because a leftist candidate might win the October election.

30.   He holds a commanding lead in the polls over all potential leftist candidates as well as over Chirac.