21.   Both sides claim primacy on the Saturday night date.

22.   Both sides claim the other is manipulating public opinion.

23.   Both sides claim the region as their own.

24.   Both sides claim their vision is best for the environment of northern New England, specifically the fragile highlands of ski country.

25.   Both sides claim to be ahead.

26.   Both sides claim to be close to an agreement on a balanced budget proposal.

27.   Both sides claim to have support from other parents.

28.   Both sides claimed gains.

29.   Both sides claimed the large turnout was auspicious.

30.   Both sides claimed the mantle of competition.