Palestinian officials dismissed the move as an election ploy.

The opposition Labour Party, called the law an "election ploy", and a Muslim leader described it as "a big law for a small problem."

Opponents see that as an election ploy or, worse, evidence for a military crackdown.

"This is not some election ploy," Senator D'Amato said, adding that capital punishment expressed the "overwhelming feeling of the people."

While there were only a few complaints against the promotion, the politicians used this hardcore/extreme wrestling as an election ploy to keep their names in the press.

Excessive force against Chechen guerrillas and civilians was in part an election ploy to demonstrate swift and deliberate strength.

Many here passed off the emergency meeting as an election ploy by the Prime Minister.

But he was skeptical of the president's intentions, echoing many who saw the proposal as an election ploy.

Some observers believe the opening up is an election ploy ahead of the presidential elections which are due to be held on 26 January 2010.

Some see the attacks as an election ploy but others fear they will harm the economy.