71.   Democrats hope recounts in four Democratic-leaning counties will turn up enough votes to help Gore win the state, and the election.

72.   Democrats hope strong showings by Senate candidate Bill Nelson, a former congressman, as well as several strong congressional challengers, will cut into Republican advantages.

73.   Democrats hope the video will both persuade undecided voters to vote for Democrat Gore for president, and motivate his supporters to get to the polls.

74.   Democrats hope to gain some ground when President Clinton attends a fund-raiser in Alexandria on Friday.

75.   Democrats hope the video will both persuade undecided voters to support Democrat Al Gore for president, and motivate those who already support Gore to get to the polls.

76.   Democrats hope those recounts by human eye and hand will turn up additional votes for Gore.

77.   Democrats hope to take back the House seat left open by Rep. Tom Coburn, a Republican who kept a pledge to retire after three terms.

78.   Democrats are hoping a high turnout will keep the Senate from falling into Republican hands.

79.   Democrats hoped to at least head off any resolutions that would be binding on the administration.