Mr. Watkins said four other candidates had refused the job because the pay, $80,700 a year, was too low.

In recent years some companies dallied too long and angry candidates refused to take offers, he said.

Both candidates refused to participate in the political custom of street money.

Several candidates refused the job, objecting to what they called a litmus test.

The only reason that candidates refuse to debate each other is political strategy.

The candidate made only one public appearance and refused to answer questions from the press.

The four most popular candidates in the November election refused to compete today.

If the candidate refused to take a stand, that was also reported.

Ultimately another candidate refuses to take the post and Teddy receives a full time contract.

For about two weeks the candidate had refused to disclose the information.