1.   And they have argued that the process of choosing convention delegates favors conservatives.

2.   Both states choose delegates to the convention from an open pool of Republicans, which would make it easy for Bush supporters to become McCain delegates.

3.   But there were indications that Dole picked up at least five delegates at country conventions in Wyoming, and state party officials said five undeclared delegates were also chosen.

4.   Courts have consistently given the parties wide leeway in setting their own rules and choosing delegates.

5.   Democrats plan to ignore the results of the primary because they have already decided to choose their delegates through the caucus system.

6.   Delegates are chosen for their commitment to sport and their ability to influence governments, he said.

7.   Democrats choose their delegates in caucuses beginning month, so neither Vice President Al Gore nor former Sen. Bill Bradley campaigned for the Democratic primary last Saturday.

8.   Louisiana, which earlier chose delegates in a February caucus, will round out its delegation with another vote Tuesday.

9.   Months later, those delegates will select delegates to district and state conventions, who will, in turn, choose delegates to the national convention.

10.   On Tuesday, eight states, including Georgia and five in New England, will choose delegates in the biggest day of voting so far.