21.   Bob Dole certainly expected an easier time of running for president this year.

22.   A mile away, former co-worker Paul Elliott is having an easier time of it.

23.   A. Former Great Western customers will have an easier time than the folks at Coast Federal.

24.   Actually, presidents have an easier time with their pets because they mostly remain protected, behind the White House fence.

25.   After all, Junior would have had an easier time defeating Slick Willy, Grandpa Bob and Dumbo than Roger Maris.

26.   After facing United, Hernandez wanted to know if the Galaxy would have an easier time against San Jose.

27.   After spouses identify their differences over money, they have an easier time setting financial goals.

28.   After skin-of-its-teeth victories against Ohio State and Minnesota, Penn State figured to have an easier time Saturday against Northwestern.

29.   All three had a much easier time making it through the lobby.

30.   All things considered, Barney and Big Bird might have an easier time than their media bosses Thursday as the legislative battle begins over federal funding for public broadcasting.