21.   Most politicians seem confident that the agreement will pass the Cabinet.

22.   Now surpluses are blossoming in the midst of a campaign season and the politicians seem determined to devour them with immediate and mindless tax cuts.

23.   On the Democratic side, especially among candidates for governor in still industrial Michigan, politicians seem to be competing to appear the most environment-friendly.

24.   On the Democratic side, especially among candidates for governor in still-industrial Michigan, politicians seem to be competing to appear the most environment-friendly.

25.   Politicians seem to be much more enthusiastic than the public, mainstream economists or the financial markets about the idea of cutting taxes.

26.   Sometimes even the politicians seem confused about which identity they are projecting.

27.   The politicians seem to want to believe in Freeh.

28.   The politicians seem to get this.

29.   The politicians seem to be more aware that people live in this part of the city, too.

30.   Voters appreciate how politicians finally seem to be giving more than lip service to their rage at Washington and its spending habits.