11.   Machine counting is the most accurate method of tallying the vote, the Republicans say.

12.   Sometimes, after the widget counting is complete, not even a fly on the wall knows for sure.

13.   The counting is further complicated when candidates drop out.

14.   The counting was subjective, unfair and unconstitutional.

15.   The counting itself is mind-numbing work that nonetheless requires keen attention.

16.   The vote counting will be over by Friday, election officials said.

17.   They also said machine counting was superior because it eliminated any possibility of bias.

18.   There may be double counting and inclusion of rollovers of old loans.

19.   Vote counting was furthest along in the far east, where economic dislocation from dismantling of the old communist system is widespread.

20.   Vote counting was slow, and a clear picture was not expected to emerge until late Monday.