And just to make life difficult, the Tories have to fight all three other parties to hold on to what they have.

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The second problem is that the Democrats will fight like hell to hold on to minority voters, who are the only people saving the party from oblivion.

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But his side was unable to find a way past a stubborn and determined Rangers defense, which managed to hold on for a precious point in its fight against relegation.

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Some candidates for the job are thought to oppose a Community patent and would be likely to hold back progress if elected so a fight is on the cards.

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