41.   Whatever happens on Tuesday, the presidential race remains a contest over character.

42.   Only five races remain.

43.   A five-way race remains in the battle to avoid the fourth relegation spot.

44.   A number of independent analysts said both candidates helped themselves, and the race likely will remain tight.

45.   Also, the Communists have strong grassroots support and the race remains close.

46.   Bradbury, whose own race remained in doubt Wednesday, said vote-by-mail encourages more people to cast ballots since they can do it at home.

47.   By last weekend, Republican Bush was making subtle gains in most polls, though the race remains very close.

48.   But with a large number of undecided voters, the race remains a dead heat, the polling firm reported.

49.   But with the margin for error of both polls at one percent, the race remained to close to call.

50.   But their grassroots support is strong and the race remains close.