Some people try to solve these issues instead of the Ukrainian people," the ministry said.
Ridpath said the N.C.A.A.'s shifting its focus toward the major issues instead of minor violations was a positive step.
"It's a blatant attempt to mislead commentators on the issues instead of grappling with the real issue," he said.
I believe that good moderation promotes a variety of thoughtful opinions on concrete issues, instead of flaming about personalities.
"I wish they'd stick with the issues instead of discussing my black go-go boots," she said.
The new ads seem intended to call voter attention to narrowly drawn issues instead of to Mrs. Clinton's personality.
He later said that the purpose of nominating Mr. Ryan was to "elevate this debate to be about issues instead of just personalities".
In an unusual request, the federal appeals court asked New York state's highest court for guidance on the divorce-law issues instead of a ruling.
Ms. Trierweiler, who has written for Paris Match magazine for more than 20 years, will now emphasize cultural issues instead of political ones.
They are saying that the demonstrations against the anti-Islam film epitomize the focus on religious issues instead of on continuing repression.
"It's a little more somber when you're dealing with life-and-death issues instead of the patients' bill of rights," said Karl Rove, Mr. Bush's chief political adviser.
