1.   Although the government remains the underdog, a once-yawning popularity gap between it and the opposition Liberal-National party coalition appears to be steadily closing.

2.   An opinion poll broadcast by the TV One network on Wednesday shows the popularity gap between the two big parties is narrowing.

3.   An opinion poll broadcast by the TV One network Wednesday shows the popularity gap between the two big parties is narrowing.

4.   New opinion polls show Labor has narrowed a once yawning popularity gap between it and the conservative opposition in the last few weeks.

5.   The popularity gap between President Bill Clinton and Republican challenger Bob Dole is narrowing, according to the latest survey published Wednesday in the newspaper USA Today.