Kanjorski will have the advantage because of incumbency and his close ties to organized labor.

The public believes Republican administrations oppose environmental, health and safety regulations because of their ties to big business.

Perhaps because of their ties to the black-hat community, L0pht members refuse to be identified, although they will let themselves be photographed.

The Old Guard supported new highways and housing projects, in part because of their close ties to the development industry.

And the movement enjoys a measure of political influence because of its close ties to the party.

And what happens to congressmen who have lost re-election primarily because of their ties to lobbyists?

It's because of our close ties since the Queen's marriage with one of our princes.

Institutional investors have said that the directors were failing to treat the investigation seriously, in large part because of their close ties to management.

Every corner of the art world is in turmoil because of its ties to the economy.

It was in Syracuse, where I based myself for a good many years because of its ties with Carthage.