41.   And voter interest in the presidential race is far lower than four years ago.

42.   Another comforting sign for Gore is that voters no longer expect a Republican victory in the presidential race.

43.   Any thoughts on the current presidential race between Al Gore and George Bush?

44.   Another complication, however, is the unsettled presidential race.

45.   Are the rules of play for presidential races now seeping down to the congressional level or is this a onetime phenomenon?

46.   As far as the unresolved presidential race, the public seems braced for more bickering.

47.   As a result, the outcome of the presidential race and several congresssional matchups were not to be announced until Monday.

48.   As important as the presidential race is, Quayle said he believes the congressional elections are as significant.

49.   As it always does, the Republican National Committee, which might be considered the ultimate establishment group, is remaining officially neutral in the GOP presidential race.

50.   As Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to decide their closest presidential race in a century, they know there is more than just political pride at stake.