I am ready for that contest.

But in a downturn, and with your most important prospects and customers, it will keep you in the game.

Before dropping out of the race, Dean raised more money than his opponents in the Democratic primaries and received favorable media coverage for demonstrating the political power of the Internet.

Conversely, turnout may rise when the race between candidates is considered to be very close or controversial issues are on the ballot.

The race for promotion went to the final match, with Manchester City and Portsmouth both in contention for the second of two promotion places.