51.   Bush also opposes abortion, and his election could see new initiatives on that divisive issue.

52.   Bush also opposes abortion, but the Texan has implied he will do little about it, saying that the courts have spoken.

53.   Bush has said he opposes abortions except in cases involving rape, incest and a threat to the life of the mother.

54.   Bush opposes abortion except in the case of rape, incest or when the life of the mother is in danger.

55.   Business groups say that her efforts to mandate new insurance coverage costs too much and the Catholic Church and others who oppose abortion are natural opponents.

56.   But African-American Catholics, including those who oppose abortion, said they were dismayed by the decision to withdraw the invitation.

57.   But a sizable minority, roughly one-third, said Dole should choose a running mate who opposes legal abortion.

58.   Bush has frequently said he opposes abortions, a particularly sensitive issue in the Republican Party.

59.   Bush has said he will not require judicial nominees to oppose abortion, which had been a standard Republican position.

60.   Bush opposes abortion, and a ban will likely pass, health-care specialists said.