1.   Almost matter-of-fact, as if he were announcing a switch of quarterbacks.

2.   As soon as Gunn announced her switch, state Democratic officials wasted no time in trying to get mileage out of it.

3.   Feinstein said she had written Jeffords a note of support Friday complimenting him on his Vermont speech announcing the switch.

4.   Habibi was scheduled to appear Monday night on the Iranian-based Radio Meshed to announce his switch.

5.   In a telephone conference call announcing the switch, Hendricks pointed out that Moyer has international sales experience.

6.   Last week listeners were stunned when station managers announced a switch from an eclectic talk-show mix to a lineup of hard-core conservative ranters.

7.   Laughlin, who announced his switch on Monday in Victoria in South Texas, denied the charge at a welcoming luncheon hosted by the Texas GOP.

8.   Snyder said he gathered all the tailbacks together and announced the switch.

9.   The switch was announced by the Republican national chairman, who was Bob Dole.

10.   The switch was announced in a memo sent to executives Friday afternoon.