The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor scrambled for votes in New York City yesterday, pulling out powerful allies to help them campaign.

Most candidates are scrambling to raise cash in the final days before the books close.

And while the announced candidates scrambled around New Hampshire, the rumbles of Cuomo continued, this time from a news conference in Manhattan.

Because the district is heavily Democratic, the candidates have been scrambling to line up support among that party's district leaders.

At a comparable period in the 1998 Senate race, the candidates were scrambling to get media attention, seeking one-on-one interviews with reporters.

Pentagon spending has become a target, and all the candidates have scrambled to the firing line.

Republican Presidential candidates scrambled to contain possible damage to their chances in 1988.

More than 50 candidates are now scrambling for the job.

Promise to Cancel Farm Debts The presidential candidates have been scrambling to top each other in showing that they are the farmer's friend.

With the extended filing deadline for candidates looming, the House quickly passed the redistricting bill and candidates scrambled to file nominating petitions.