71.   While Mattox emphasized the need for party unity, gubernatorial candidate Garry Mauro tried to dissipate a perception that Democratic elected officials are shunning his campaign.

72.   While most candidates tried to control their message of the day, McCain continued his long pattern of taking any and all questions from the voters.

73.   When the candidates tried to avoid issues, the media would confront them with questions straight from the lips of voters.

74.   While some Republican presidential candidates are trying to avoid the thorny subject of American involvement in Kosovo, Vice President Al Gore does not have that luxury.

75.   With four days left before the election, the Republican presidential candidate tried turn the release of information about the arrest against the Democrats.

76.   And many top candidates try their hand in various systems.

77.   Both men were chuckling nervously, a reflection of how painfully polite the GOP candidates are trying to be.

78.   Both candidates have tried to position themselves in the political center.

79.   But four other less-known candidates tried their best until the last minute to muster support and dwindling media interest.

80.   By law, campaigning ended at midnight Saturday, but the Commission on Elections said it was checking reports that many candidates were trying to skirt the ban.