71.   The party conventions charged no fee at that time.

72.   The party conventions were fascinating when they had real political business to do.

73.   The party conventions, largely beauty contests for candidates, are highly coveted.

74.   The nominee will be selected at a party convention in July.

75.   The people who he thought would carry on his right-wing ideas were gathered at a party convention, singing and applauding.

76.   The selection of a running mate is a highly personal decision for the candidates and one they keep private until the first party convention of the year.

77.   The Senate debate on the estate tax repeal also provided a potential preview of the party conventions.

78.   The ruling party holds its party convention on Tuesday.

79.   The tone of the weekend made the gathering indistinguishable from a party nominating convention.

80.   The unusual party conventions will continue with members voting for a nominee by mail, phone, and computer e-mail.