51.   But not until the end of the Republican convention has he turned his full thoughts to the next event, aides said.

52.   But San Diegans are pleased with the television images of their city from the Republican presidential convention.

53.   But then Bush caught a good bounce after the Republican convention in Philadelphia and suddenly was portrayed as inevitable in the national press.

54.   But this Republican convention is different.

55.   But the weather in Philadelphia sure did contribute to sodden energy levels by the final day of the Republican convention on Thursday.

56.   But with the Republican convention just a few weeks away, they decided to grant a few interviews.

57.   By contrast, Lazio paid only a cursory visit to the Republican convention, and did not participate in any of its official events.

58.   Card, who orchestrated the Republican convention in Philadelphia this year, will wield extraordinary influence over the president in the top administrative job in the White House.

59.   Chicago has also bid for the Republican convention, but that party is not expected to decide on a city for its convention until next January.

60.   Commentators have noted the absence of drama at the Republican convention, with the nominee and his running mate already known and intraparty squabbling kept under wraps.