Push-polling usually arises in frenzy at the end of campaigns, when politicians hope their tactics will not draw scrutiny.

While their tactics drew attention, they failed to promote long-term solutions.

Álvarez's strong-arm tactics drew criticism from some observers, particularly the foreign press and international human rights groups.

At times, the show's sometimes humiliating tactics drew enough attention to cause corporations involved to rethink their policies.

Scientology's tactics in court have also drawn judicial rebukes.

The tactic also drew the condemnation of the leaders of the two principal British parties now in the campaign for the May 1 national election.

His tactics have sometimes drawn criticism, particularly when he became a chief architect of the legal response to the Sept. 11 attacks.

But Mr. Bissell's tactics have also drawn complaints and two government investigations into his office.

Such tactics have drawn the attention of overseas regulators.

Although their tactics have sometimes drawn controversy, their work has become a model for many Jews.