61.   On most evenings these days, four mayoral candidates are making the rounds of the boroughs, turning up at meetings of political organizations and civic groups.

62.   Of all the promises candidates make, none is easier to keep than a promise to leave office after a fixed number of years.

63.   One candidate has made cracking down on school discipline the keynote of his education program.

64.   Other candidates made early exploratory visits.

65.   Other candidates made similar efforts to reinforce their campaign themes.

66.   Political signs have sprouted like fire ant mounds after a rain, and candidates are making the rounds of pie suppers and political forums.

67.   Presidential candidates often have made appeals to veterans.

68.   Rather than a warm-up for the New Hampshire primary eight days later, the caucuses could determine which candidates even make it to New Hampshire.

69.   Seeking softer images, both candidates made appearances Sunday that highlighted their humble beginnings.

70.   Since then, presidential candidates have made a practice of not conceding, or declaring victory, until the polls closed.