When western donor countries hope that countries ravaged by conflict – such as Congo, Iraq or Afghanistan – will become democracies, what they really mean is this: they must hold elections, preferably on the western model, with voting booths, ballot papers and ballot boxes; with parties, campaigns and coalitions; with lists of candidates, polling stations and sealing wax, just like we do.
George P Bush's TV appearance last week came as he completed a four-day swing through Mexico, ostensibly to encourage US citizens living abroad - there are 1 million in Mexico - to vote in November's election, preferably for his uncle.
Our goal is to make as much money as possible to help Doug win this election; preferably in the $250 range, but getting money in the door is key".
The record of Mr Straw and his colleagues in office was to campaign half-heartedly at best during European elections, and preferably to avoid throughout any mention of Europe – with the dismal outcomes that we all remember.
And the plaintiffs want action fast, preferably by the 2002 midterm election rather than the 2004 date that many state and federal officials find more realistic.
During Magnus's reign a national law code was established (c. 1350), providing for the election of the king, preferably from among the royal sons, and a new town law code was written that gave the German merchants considerable privileges.
Iran's Policy Goals and Tools 3. (S) Iran's over-arching political objective for Iraq's January election is the re-election of a Shia-dominated, preferably Islamist, coalition led by Tehran's closest allies, notably ISCI and the Sadrist Trend under the rubric of the Iraqi National Alliance coalition (INA) (reftel).
The official creditors will stump up as little cash as they can get away with; and the problem of tackling Cyprus's debt burden will be left for another day (preferably after German elections this autumn).
But Venezuela's future must be decided by Venezuelans, preferably through democratic elections.
If so, this is therefore the moment for a new Palestinian leadership, preferably chosen by election, to call Mr Sharon's bluff (see article).
But the president's campaign office said he would take part in a debate nearer to the election, scheduled for Aug. 20, preferably on state-run television.
