1.   Wagner was forced to tone down his remarks about his opponent when it became obvious that the attacks were costing him votes.

2.   They have called for an immediate apology and say the muddle may have cost crucial votes in the battle for Darlington.

3.   But Republican leaders fear the measure may cost more votes on the floor than it will gain.

4.   But Rep. Dick Armey, R-Texas, the majority leader, said provisions on labor and imports would cost Republican votes on the floor.

5.   But some decisions are expected to cost her votes in this election, particularly among conservative Republicans who oppose abortion rights.

6.   But some Mozambicans said his erratic behavior could cost him votes, at least in the cities where news of his one-day boycott has circulated.

7.   But they could also cost precious votes among free trade Republicans.

8.   But the negotiations are tricky because raising the amount of foreign aid, to appeal to Democrats, could cost Republican votes.

9.   During that time, he did exactly nothing to strengthen gun laws because statewide polling showed it would cost him votes.

10.   Gore should not be concerned that backing the veto would cost him votes in Missouri or other states, Smith said.