31.   Public outrage over the assassination has made Colosio into a political force capable of influencing upcoming elections.

32.   So far, there is no suggestion that the Clinton administration was in a conspiracy with anyone to let China influence the election.

33.   Some said that it would not stop private money from influencing elections.

34.   Steve Schmidt, a spokesman for Fong, was furious at the release of the draft report, which he said was an attempt to influence the election.

35.   Still, it may be a stretch for the NRA to say it can significantly influence congressional elections.

36.   The assertion met with intense criticism from campaign finance reform advocates and Republicans, who said soft money was often used to influence federal elections.

37.   The bill also would tighten disclosure requirements and regulate spending by corporations, unions, and nonprofit groups on advertising that influences federal elections.

38.   The Christian Coalition once peddled to churches the voting records of politicians to influence the election of specific candidates.

39.   The new security provisions could be used to stifle critics of that record and try to influence the election in favor of an ally of Kim.

40.   The proposal also would tighten disclosure requirements and regulate spending by corporations, unions, and nonprofit groups on advertising that influences federal elections.