He was also busy campaigning for racial equality.

He said he might be too busy campaigning to attend the meeting.

At the beginning of the week, Mr. Margenot said he was too busy campaigning for re-election to care about such foolishness.

"I'm running for president," Mr. Edwards said, explaining that he was too busy campaigning to participate in the Senate debate.

Campaign officials said he was too busy campaigning to go to Los Angeles.

Suddenly, Mr. Diaz himself appeared at the very corner where the Espadas were busy campaigning.

"He says he's too busy campaigning."

Ted has been busy campaigning for the New Hampshire State Senate.

Mr. Evans did not return repeated telephone calls; an aide said he was busy campaigning.

Mr. Giuliani, who was busy campaigning across the city yesterday, would not comment in detail about Bay Casino's decision.