11.   Although Buchanan, a conservative commentator and former White House speechwriter, has often been dismissed as a mere protest candidate, the poll indicates otherwise.

12.   Although it is early, the poll indicates that independent voters will play a large role in deciding this race, as they do many statewide races in Texas.

13.   Americans want stronger protections from health plans than were passed by the Senate, polls indicate.

14.   Although polls indicate that most Americans are barely paying attention, the contest could be all but over in eight short weeks.

15.   Although they would not reject a tax cut, polls indicate many would prefer the money be dedicated to Social Security or other programs.

16.   Although this area retains its robust pro-sovereignty identity, polls indicate the rest of the province still has its doubts.

17.   And most polls indicate that Gore is favored on each of those issues.

18.   And polls indicate that those fans are legion in New York State.

19.   And polls have indicated that among young people and immigrants there is genuine bafflement by the fuss.

20.   And polls indicate that in November the people, in return, will give him a sitting ovation.