21.   In an apparent bid to undercut support for the insurgency, the government recently released two imprisoned Islamic leaders, but the violence has continued.

22.   In the House, organized labor has waged a fierce campaign against the legislation, undercutting Democratic support.

23.   It is thought that strengthening regional government would be popular in Tamil areas and undercut support for the armed struggle.

24.   The Communist Party is in the midst of a multi-year campaign against graft and abuses of office by government officials that have undercut public support for the party.

25.   The kidnap-slaying of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in January was also considered part of an extremist campaign to embarrass the government and undercut Western support.

26.   Within sight of the polling stations stood Israeli soldiers, whose continued presence in Hebron to guard Jewish settlers has undercut support for Arafat.