If the governor's strategy is one of persistent appeals, it is not particularly unusual, as similar strategies have played out in other states.

The persistent appeal of the alumni and parents to re-open the elementary level in San Lorenzo was heeded.

During the Civil War, the house and estates were sequestrated, but persistent appeals by Catherine regained them in 1646 on payment of a £500 fine.

"Judge Graves failed in his duty to take control of the trial by permitting the jury to be exposed to persistent and flagrant appeals to prejudice," the panel wrote.

Perhaps the steady rise in power by faceless teams of engineers, technicians and scientists explains the persistent romantic appeal of the lone misfit.

But while his gently persistent appeals were met with politeness, no one made any promises.

But students on both sides say the pro-Palestinian groups have attracted more attention with louder, more persistent appeals.

Airstream's appeal seems to have few limits, and indeed a powerful world traveler recently provided proof of its persistent appeal.

In September 2000 after persistent appeals, Harris was awarded a $380,000 settlement from the government.

Such arguments carry a persistent appeal even though they risk confusing mass consumption with democratic expression.