Some local analysts say the process is so common that a top official may have no direct role in presenting his own comments to the public.

But other local analysts are more skeptical about how sustainable this boom really is.

European observers and local political analysts have said, however, that the election seemed relatively free of corruption.

Whether they find her gutsy or foolhardy, local political analysts say she is certainly fun to watch.

The growth came as a surprise to local analysts, given that another big foreign investor, Kia, launched its production in late 2006.

But local analysts say that with the banking sector facing combined losses of more than $20 billion, such a step is extremely unlikely.

This movement has forced local analysts to ask the question, "Does it make sense to keep talking about national rock?"

"There is shock tonight," said Mark Plotkin, a local political analyst.

The company stands to gain from a further escalation of land values, local and foreign analysts say.

Mr. Brown is expected to finish second, local analysts said.