11.   Although Jackson had insisted for months that he was still contemplating entering the race, many leading Democrats had not expected him to run.

12.   And a few came to tell him not to enter the race.

13.   An independent, such as Ross Perot, may well enter the race in the summer.

14.   And the President should be praying that a moderate or center-right candidate enters the race as an Independent or as the nominee of a third party.

15.   And, like Gov. George W. Bush of Texas, he would enter the race with instant name recognition.

16.   Any opposition within the party would melt if she decides to enter the race, they contend.

17.   Another possible opponent is Rep. Rick A. Lazio, a Suffolk County Republican, who has said he might enter the race.

18.   Another resident repeatedly entered a race for the Texas House of Representatives with no thought of winning.

19.   Another top contender, state Lt. Gov. Dennis Wicker, recently pulled together his fund-raising committee, while several prominent Democrats and Republicans contemplate entering the race.

20.   Another candidate entered the race to succeed Boris Yeltsin as president on Thursday.