21.   But the favorable impression that it made on journalists, convention delegates and television viewers is expected to be a plus.

22.   By suspending, rather than winding up, his campaign, McCain does not surrender the convention delegates he has won in the primaries so far to Bush.

23.   Casey, a strong Bush supporter, said Thursday that she will tell GOP convention delegates that the issue has no place at all in the GOP platform.

24.   Caroline will introduce her uncle to convention delegates Tuesday night, whose mission at Democratic conventions has always been to remind the party of its liberal heritage.

25.   Convention delegates also displayed their enthusiasm for their respective candidates.

26.   Convention delegates at the Westin Galleria this week will be courted by Gov. Rick Perry and Sanchez, his Democratic opponent.

27.   Convention delegates said only Japan and Australia supported parts of the American position.

28.   Convention delegates, media and volunteers are being interviewed for the Democratic News Service, which will provide on-line, radio, television and print feeds.

29.   Convention delegates, who Gore is relying on to provide energy for the fall campaign, said they were anxious for Gore to step on to the stage.

30.   Convention delegates eagerly anticipated his speech and responded with robust applause.