The candidates

"Brokeback Mountain"

Slogan: "I wish I knew how to quit you."

Campaign outfit: Western shirts, jeans, boots, taciturn expressions.

Polling: Early front-runner, though the race

is drawing closer at the finish.

"Crash"

Slogan: "You think you know who you are?

You have no idea."

Campaign outfit: Police uniforms; stylish L.A. fashion.

Polling: The busiest campaigner among the candidates; rising fast in the polls.

Slogan: "We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home."

Campaign outfit: Black-and-white suits, accessorized by cigarettes.

Polling: Well-respected, yet trailing the leaders.

Could surprise.

"Capote"

Slogan: "It's as if Perry and I grew up in the same house. He stood up and went out the back door while I went out the front."

Campaign outfit: Camel's-hair coat, topped with a wool scarf from Bergdorf's.

Polling: A talented upstart, but needs to pay more dues. Unlikely to win.

"Munich"

Slogan: "Forget peace for now."

Campaign outfit: '70s nylon shirts; athletic gear.

Polling: Never caught fire; chances of victory slim to none.