1.   It was fertile ground for Schill, whose election showing won him the post of state interior minister in a conservative-led coalition.

2.   The Liberal Democrats, who made a good election showing for a third party, are strong supporters of a bill of rights.

3.   A strong economy would translate into a strong election showing.

4.   A strong election showing might convince Chinese leaders that Chen is a political force that can no longer be ignored, analysts say.

5.   The party is hoping for a turnaround at the polls this autumn, after two strong election showings in recent state balloting.

6.   Younger party members interpreted the poor election showing for the left as a lack of voter confidence in the old guard closely associated with the hated former communist regime.