1.   Ashcroft has strong beliefs about religion, and his conservative stances on abortion, gun control and civil rights have aroused alarm among many Democrats.

2.   Both are taking a more conservative stance in an industry known for attracting dreamers.

3.   But banks and other institutional investors are taking a conservative stance.

4.   Clinton stressed his conservative stances on the deficit, spending, crime and welfare reform.

5.   Challenger Trice Harvey calls him a Johnny-come-lately to conservative stances on welfare reform and other issues.

6.   Ferrer has hired Dick Morris, the political strategist who has pushed President Clinton to pre-empt the Republicans on social issues where the conservative stance is popular.

7.   His conservative stances have gone over well with the GOP audience he needs to win the primary.

8.   It also showed that more Democratic House members are taking conservative stances.

9.   Jack Kyser, chief economist for the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp., said the anticipated slowdown reflects a more conservative stance being taken now by lenders.

10.   Netanyahu also broke protocol by meeting first with Republican leaders of Congress who support his conservative stance.