91.   Both candidates need those votes, but sought to avoid the appearance of pandering to the leader of the National Front, often accused of racism and anti-Semitism.

92.   But backers of McCain-Feingold said the Supreme Court clearly recognized the legality of limiting campaign spending to avoid the appearance of corruption.

93.   But he said the money should be returned to avoid any appearance of wrong-doing.

94.   But Jefferson eventually avoided the appearance after releasing information Burr sought.

95.   But Pitt promised to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the future.

96.   Dick Cheney kept a low profile Wednesday, avoiding public appearances while in town for his retirement party at Halliburton Co.

97.   Environment chief Klaus Toepfer, a former German Cabinet minister, announced Monday he was returning the money to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

98.   He also promised to act to avoid any appearance of impropriety in the future.

99.   He had been a founding member of the panel, but resigned in early March to avoid the appearance of conflict of interest.

100.   He, too, however, avoided the appearance of meddling.