81.   Gore has the Tom Selleck problem, a big, good-looking guy with a girly-man voice.

82.   Gore has to win both the contested votes in state court and a favorable opinion before the U.S. Supreme Court, Lash said.

83.   Gore has to worry about being seen as too bright.

84.   Gore has yet to spell out how he would change labor laws to make it easier to form unions.

85.   Gore still has powerful assets, including a far greater fund-raising capacity than any House member.

86.   Gore will have what he needs, as will Bush, Forbes and former Gov. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee.

87.   Gore would have the government much more involved in local education matters.

88.   Gore also has the backing of President Clinton, an advantage in the Democratic primaries, if not in the general election.

89.   Gore also has to contend with the shadow of Bill Clinton.

90.   Gore had a far rockier year than Bush.