1.   And in Congress he has been a longtime proponent of energy deregulation, an issue dear to Enron.

2.   As he delivered his homilies, he made clear that his opposition to issues dear to reformers has not wavered.

3.   Gingrich has taken the lead on a number of issues dear to the virtual hearts of the traditionally libertarian cyberspace community.

4.   It is an issue unusually dear to their hearts, given that since World War II about three dozen governors have run for president.

5.   On one issue dear to cable TV executives, Turner supported the industry consensus.

6.   Scarborough said the election on Tuesday delivered the bitter lesson that Republican campaign attack advertisements were no substitute for solid delivery on the workaday issues dear to voters.

7.   That reckoning sheds some light on his voucher plan, an issue dear to Catholics and conservatives, but anathema to liberals and the teachers unions.

8.   The party has little official interest in social issues dear to many conservatives, like Smith.

9.   They cited his record as an outspoken conservative on gay rights, abortion, affirmative action, school desegregation and other issues dear to them.

10.   They say Gore has a demonstrated track record of backing issues dear to Silicon Valley.