Although neither candidate directly advocated a hunt, each seemed to have personal experience with the animals, which have overtaken parks near their own homes.

In other words, both candidates are advocating programs with differing ideological bases, but with the common feature of exceeding the available surplus.

And while the Democratic candidates do not specifically advocate higher taxes, they do not rule them out.

Both candidates advocate stricter measures to stop the spread of ballistic missiles that can carry chemical, nuclear or conventional warheads.

The candidate for the US vice presidency claimed to love the environment but advocated pipelines in her native Alaska and the shooting of polar bears.

The candidates advocated similar policies, including measures against slavery, which persists in the country.

But Bush administration officials have continued to express public support for General Musharraf, and Democratic presidential candidates have advocated caution as well.

All four candidates advocated the "privatization" of various state functions as a way to save money.

This is the opposite of what the other Republican candidates are advocating.