He criticised Mr Fox s vulgarity, and his habit of resorting to personal attacks. He could drop such epithets, Mr Fox replied, but you and yours will never stop being devious, bad governors, and corrupt. Instant telephone polls showed that Mr Fox won the debate. However, such polls tend to reflect the views of the better-off, whereas the PRI has the edge among poor and rural voters. A second debate due next month, this one uncluttered by minor candidates, may help Mr Fox more.
Many voters remain undecided.
Some polls indicate that most of those who have made a choice this year have plumped for the PAN . But several factors still help the PRI . Real wages have been rising since late last year, though they are still below their level before 1994 s peso crash. A second advantage is media coverage. This is fairer than in previous elections.