31.   But the merger also had its supporters.

32.   But the Republicans had their supporters, too.

33.   But the television industry also has powerful supporters, including Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss.

34.   But the vice president has supporters in New Hampshire who say they are still willing to give him credit for they regard as a career founded on honesty.

35.   But the awkwardness of enforcing caps has some supporters of diversification looking for alternatives.

36.   But while Bergen and Freeman have sentimental supporters, most voters think youth will be served.

37.   But Yeltsin also had supporters.

38.   But Whitman had her supporters, too.

39.   Certainly, Bledsoe has his supporters.

40.   Cleamons has his supporters, led by team majority owner Ross Perot Jr.