61.   However, pre-election polls had suggested that Bagabandi had a solid lead over his leading challenger, former parliament speaker Radnaasumbereliin Gonchigdorj of the Democratic Party.

62.   However, polls suggested that President Natsagiin Bagabandi had a solid lead over his main challenger, former parliament speaker Radnaasumbereliin Gonchigdorj of the Democratic Party.

63.   However, the authoritarian president still commands a solid lead in the election race according to opinion polls.

64.   In polls out Wednesday and today, Bush had a solid lead among Republicans while McCain held a slightly bigger margin among independents and Democrats.

65.   Investigators say they have no solid leads or motive.

66.   Martin Buser popped B.B. King into his CD player and left Kaltag for Unalakleet, maintaining a solid lead in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

67.   None produced any solid leads.

68.   Polls have given Yeltsin a solid lead, but surveys in Russia are often unreliable and favor the incumbent.

69.   Polls indicate that although Yeltsin has gained a solid lead over Communist chief Gennady Zyuganov, his main rival, a July runoff between them appears inevitable.

70.   Polls released Sunday gave President Boris Yeltsin a solid lead over his Communist challenger Gennady Zyuganov ahead of the presidential runoff two days away.