The candidates have also traded increasingly negative television advertisements.

In recent days, the race has grown increasingly rancorous, with the candidates trading accusations over ethics and campaign rules.

The candidates had traded insults during the campaign, but they embraced during the meeting.

During the election campaign, candidates from the incumbent government and the opposition traded allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.

Throughout the 2000 campaign, both candidates frequently traded the front-runner position.

This presidential race capped an extraordinary campaign in which both candidates frequently traded the front-runner position.

"Our candidates trade information about twice a month about leads for jobs," he said.

The two candidates traded charges via press and radio, with Downey describing Douglas's views as extremist.

Trying to keep cool before a noisy debate crowd of about 150 residents, the candidates traded barbs several times.

A contentious general election ensued, in which the candidates traded barbs and personal attacks against each other.