51.   Edwards had never run for public office and admits he was startled when he won a majority over six other candidates in the Democratic primary.

52.   Even if Powell had been the nominee, he said, Republicans would probably not have won a majority of black votes this year.

53.   Even if Protestantism fails to win numerical majorities, its influence on Latin America is already being felt through movements for democracy and social equality.

54.   Even in South Carolina, where McCain lost, the Arizona senator won a majority of the votes cast by independents, Democrats and first-time Republicans.

55.   Few people think the Republicans can win a majority in the lower house.

56.   Gore won large majorities in the major metropolitan areas, where cultural innovators congregate.

57.   He also said it was likely that Musgrove would win a majority in the Democratic race.

58.   He also won the majority of votes at the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, although not enough to win the endorsement.

59.   He said his candidate won the majority of that vote in the primary.

60.   He fared far better among Asians, although Gore still won the majority of their votes.