Many Palestinians feel disgruntled at what they see as the kingdom's half-hearted response to the intifada - or Palestinian uprising against the Israelis.

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Of course, Muslims in mainly Christian areas, such as some of those that will vote in the next two weeks, feel just as disgruntled.

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Being the junior partner in a moderate government had weakened the appeal of Mr Haider's party to its core constituency, disgruntled blue-collar workers and others, such as small farmers and shopkeepers, who feel threatened by modernisation.

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