1.   Court observers expected a quick decision, given that each state must certify its slate of presidential electors by Tuesday if it hopes to avoid congressional review.

2.   It could also inspire the Florida Legislature to carry through on its misguided decision Wednesday to call a special session to certify a slate of Bush electors.

3.   They have already certified a slate of Bush electors.

4.   Florida House of Representatives votes to certify a slate of electors for Bush.

5.   Others see the date as a firm deadline to settle legal challenges and certify a slate of electors.

6.   That would give state officials time to certify a slate of electors by Tuesday, the date that theoretically could shield the electors from a subsequent challenge.

7.   The Florida House of Representatives votes to certify a slate of electors for George W. Bush.

8.   There were obvious time pressures, since Tuesday was a deadline of sorts for the states to certify their slates of electors.

9.   There are obvious time pressures, since today is the deadline for states to certify their slates of electors.

10.   There were obvious time pressures, since today is the deadline for states to certify their slates of electors.