31.   It paved the way for later candidates like Reagan, all but killing the old liberal wing of the Republican party.

32.   Joking before the debate, McCain told reporters that perhaps he could be beamed in as a large backdrop, towering above the other candidates like Big Brother.

33.   Lawmakers attending the service, including other Republican vice presidential candidates like Fred Thompson of Tennessee and John McCain of Arizona, were whisked to waiting cars or buses.

34.   Limiting the final debate to two contenders would effectively eliminate candidates like Al Sharpton or candidates from smaller parties like the Conservative or Right to Life Parties.

35.   Leading candidates like Hariri assemble slates of supporters fitting these categories.

36.   Many officials in the Dole campaign learned presidential politics while working for candidates like Ronald Reagan and Jack F. Kemp.

37.   National Republican candidates like the Senate majority leader, Bob Dole, might face more controversy than advantage in arguing then for the repeal sought by Barr.

38.   Nothing frightens a candidate like overconfidence among his supporters.

39.   Peddling books last week in Waco, Tyler, Marshall and Texarkana, Mauro got the kind of encouragement would-be candidates like to hear.

40.   Potential candidates like Sens. Bill Bradley of New Jersey or Bob Kerrey of Nebraska are not running, spokesmen said.