Ms. Messinger agreed that the runoff campaign should not be forced into "name calling and finger pointing."

"I'm not running away from this report," the Comptroller declared as the first day of the runoff campaign dwindled.

Mr. Koch's endorsement was the latest surprise in the fast-moving runoff campaign.

Following the first vote two weeks ago, the runoff campaign has been subdued, but not by accident.

In the runoff campaign, Eason challenged Odom from the political right.

In the runoff campaign both candidates used negative campaign tactics, personal attack and innuendo.

He remained on the defensive throughout the runoff campaign.

The runoff campaign was filled with negative advertising and sharp exchanges in debates.

In its closing days the runoff campaign attracted both Republican and Democratic stars to the state to help out their candidates.

Instead, the main issues in the runoff campaign were differences in personality and governing styles.