"I think they may be holding back information so that it doesn't influence the vote," the official said.

"I'm not saying because I don't want to influence the vote."

The party held an online poll, the results of which influenced the final vote.

Republican and Democratic operatives accused each other of trying to influence the vote.

RuPaul is present, but does not influence the vote nor take part in it.

Anyway, very few here will actually get to vote or indeed influence the vote.

Independent political groups, called 527s, have waded in as well to influence or swing the vote.

But it is unclear how much pocketbook issues will influence the vote.

President Arroyo has denied she made any attempt to influence the vote.

Whole Foods packed the store with workers from other locations to influence the vote, the union contends.