41.   Gov. George W. Bush chose to stay away from the state convention of the Texas Republican Party last week.

42.   Gramm got another small boost last weekend by winning an informal poll of Louisiana Republicans at their state convention.

43.   He added that only a handful of people plan to stand outside the dome while the GOP state convention is in session Friday and Saturday.

44.   He also complained about Nader during a keynote address at the Democratic state convention in Wisconsin.

45.   Gore on Friday received the endorsement of the largest U.S. gay rights advocacy group - one day before he speaks to the state Democratic convention.

46.   Gore storms into Silicon valley Friday, while both candidates make crucial appearances before California state party convention on Saturday.

47.   Gov. Mario Cuomo, seeking to buttress his black support, gave Sharpton a prime speaking slot at the state convention.

48.   He follows the document through the critical debates at the Constitutional Convention, the state ratifying conventions and the early Congresses.

49.   He is scheduled to speak Saturday at the state GOP convention, which is usually populated by the most ardent Republican activists.

50.   He attended the state convention for local treasurers, met frequently with local officials, and sometimes stayed in their homes.