"We're not matching the energy of our opponent.
You do this by playing passively, initiating no bets and matching the ones that your opponent makes.
Despite Mr. Gore's edge, Mr. Bradley is in a far better position than his Republican counterpart, Senator John McCain, who is nowhere close to matching the resources of his chief opponent, Gov. George W. Bush of Texas.
It will depend on whether the supporters of legislation can, for a change, match the fervor of opponents.
If such a candidate faces a rival who has opted out, the state will match what the opponent raises in private donations, up to triple the initial amount.
But if such a candidate faces a rival who has opted out, the state will match what the opponent raises in private donations, up to triple the initial amount.
Clarification: This article has been revised to reflect that efforts to support the deal did not lack organization in proportion to the deal's opponents, but rather did not match the money spent by opponents.
Langridge and Ellis fought back well after a nightmare start and recovered from 12-15 in the second game with four straight points but could not match the consistency of their opponents.
Her schedule suggested lingering concern among Mrs. Clinton's advisers that the enthusiasm of her supporters may not match the intensity of her opponents, who seem certain to show up to vote against her tomorrow.
This year, student organizers said, they worked to tie those state efforts into a national network, hoping to match the mobilization networks of opponents of the immigration overhaul, which proved far superior in the past.
