Mr. Cooper's prominence on health care has also spurred groups who are aggressively opposing his bid for the Senate.

He said the people opposing his bid for the nomination "have no platform except, hate Kucek."

It does not participate in the lobbying group, nor did it oppose United's original bid.

At least half a dozen organizations have said they intend to oppose Mr. Murdoch's bid during the next several days.

According to opinion surveys, a substantial number of Berliners oppose the city's bid.

Iran, at war with Iraq for more than seven years, has opposed Iraq's bid for output parity.

Federated's board, which had opposed Campeau's original bid, held several lengthy sessions during the week.

P3 Ralph Nader lashed out at Democrats who had opposed his presidential bid.

The Bush administration, uncertain that it could effectively oppose China's bid for the 2008 Olympics, has decided to remain silent on the issue.

Federated has opposed Campeau's bid and endorsed the offer by Macy's.