If he fails, the opposition Labor Party will be able to press its case for early elections.

Again this provides a strong contrast with the first Whigs, who had pressed for frequent Parliamentary elections.

The opposition had pressed for speedy elections because they were on a winning streak.

"We're pressing for early elections - what else can we do?"

They also seemed, in comments tonight, to be moving closer to the idea of using the rallies to press for early elections under fair conditions.

Washington should firmly press for free and fair elections at the earliest possible date.

They have pressed for free elections in several Arab countries.

It and Mr. Draskovic now also agree to press for early elections if certain conditions of fairness are met.

According to an Israeli official, the Government is not pressing for early elections because these will raise difficult questions about power and jurisdiction.

The opposition pressed for direct elections, both because it considers them more democratic and because they are probably its best hope to gain power.