Along with the farmers' vote, Buchanan courted the labor vote by promising to appoint a commissioner of labor.

The Democratic candidate failed to gain a majority of the labor vote; McKinley won in working-class areas as well as wealthy precincts.

The comments also showed just how hard both candidates are courting the labor vote.

It would alienate the labor vote; they'd think increased imports would threaten employment in Mardukan industries.

The labor vote has long been a big factor in city politics, preceding the rise of unions.

It was the kind of work unions have long done for Democrats, only this time the church vote outpaced the labor vote, Democrats said.

Mr. Harris was struggling to hold onto the labor vote, having squabbled with unions over budget cuts and salaries.

Mr. Foley comes from the Harrisburg area and, having been state labor secretary, is competing hard for the labor vote.

Senator Simon is challenging Mr. Gephardt for both the farm and labor votes here, but polls indicate his support in the state may be waning.

And then there's the labor vote itself!