91.   Minnesota Gov. Tommy Thompson has been there several times already, and he told the Manchester Union-Leader this week that he intends to form an exploratory committee.

92.   Mrs. Dole took another step toward a full-fledged candidacy for the Republican nomination on Wednesday when she announced she had formed an exploratory committee.

93.   My wife formed an exploratory committee, and we headed to New York.

94.   New York tycoon Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has formed an exploratory committee to help him decide whether to seek the Reform Party presidential nomination.

95.   On Thursday in Los Angeles, Wilson announced he was forming a presidential exploratory committee that can raise money for a campaign.

96.   Others close to the senator confirmed Wednesday that steps were being taken to form the exploratory committee.

97.   Pierce County, Wash., Executive Doug Sutherland announced Wednesday he was forming an exploratory committee to look at the Senate race.

98.   Riordan has formed an exploratory committee on whether to run for governor and has said he expects to make a decision by September.

99.   Riley has emerged as the likely press secretary for an exploratory committee that would presage an actual candidacy, associates said.

100.   Says she will launch exploratory committee next week.