The person who felt offended or dishonored had to "challenge" his opponent to a duel.

Mr. Bush's commercial, challenging his Democratic opponent on some of those points, was not seen in about 16 hours of television watching.

Not content with the six debates Bradley has already agreed to, Gore challenged his opponent to debate every week .

The next day, Mr. Faircloth, surrounded by credit union officials, challenged his opponent to sign a pledge never to raise taxes.

He has challenged his Democratic opponent in electorally more productive areas, such as public funding for abortions.

"I challenge my opponent to bring his candidate for President in 1988," Mr. Coleman said.

But as soon as the lion hears the roar of the bear and stands up to challenge his opponent.

He has vowed to refuse all such gifts and has challenged his opponent to take the same position.

However, in the third round, after hearing the question the contestant can choose to answer it themselves or challenge their opponent.

Over the weekend Mr. Forrester challenged his new Democratic opponent to 21 debates, one for each county.