The scandals have eroded public support in the government and left many Israelis with the feeling that public officials are hopelessly corrupt.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Kasambala says such allegations eroded popular support for the Somali government, while boosting the ranks of insurgents.

VOA: standard.2009.07.31

Some public meetings on the issue have included emotional protests, and the president's approval ratings have eroded.

VOA: standard.2009.09.08

Two previous military offensives in Swat failed largely because civilian casualties eroded local support for military intervention.

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

But those ratings have steadily eroded in recent months, says analyst Larry Sabato.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06