31.   Accusations of foul play flew thick and fast during that presidential contest and the bitter aftertaste has remained to this day.

32.   Accusations of foul play flew thick and fast during that presidential contest, and the bitter aftertaste has remained.

33.   Yet the victories have carried a bitter aftertaste for new local authorities as well, faced as they are with depleted city funds and skyrocketing unemployment.

34.   Yet the victories have carried a bitter aftertaste for new local authorities faced with depleted city funds and skyrocketing unemployment.