Still others are waiting to see if other candidates emerge.

This election is best left to the candidates, and the better candidate will emerge as the winner.

So far, four Democratic candidates have emerged as serious contenders.

But it is certain he will hold the balance of power if no other candidate has emerged as the clear winner.

American and African diplomats said a leading candidate for the job has finally emerged.

But no credible candidate has yet emerged from the east.

And candidates other than those from February's race could well emerge.

Members countries have scheduled the election for next month, but no strong candidate with broad support has emerged so far.

In any case, no radical candidate of national stature has emerged.

"He added: "As a party leader, it's real good news that strong candidates have emerged.