On the campaign trail, the two candidates have been emphasizing similar positions on the same issues.

The impact of focus groups can already be seen in the choice of issues candidates are emphasizing.

For the most part, the candidates are emphasizing their experience, rather than differences on major issues.

Each candidate emphasizes the need to relieve overcrowding in the public schools.

Each candidate also emphasizes the issue of suitability for the job.

An intriguing subplot to this race developed as both candidates emphasized their roots in the community.

While both candidates are emphasizing education, their approaches are quite different.

Each candidate has emphasized the fight against corruption as a top priority.

Only 1 percent said candidates should most emphasize "family values," one of the central themes of the Republican convention.

The candidates emphasize some of the same issues.