1.   Clinton will accept the Democratic nomination for a second-term without ever having publicly Declared his intention to seek re-election.

2.   Ten months ago he was just an also-ran for the Democratic nomination.

3.   Few expected that he would declare his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the presidency.

4.   We expect him to get the Democratic nomination.

5.   Although primary elections took place in several states during August, the contest which captured most public attention was the struggle for the Democratic nomination for governor of Georgia.

6.   Iowa senator Tom Harkin, a rival for the Democratic nomination, warned that voters should be concerned about his veracity and character.

7.   Also considering the race for the Democratic nomination are former Attorney General Dan Morales of San Antonio, Rep. Ken Bentsen of Houston, and Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk.

8.   Although the Democratic nomination remains undecided, Washington insiders already have begun to put their weight behind Kirk.

9.   And Carter, of course, went on to win the Democratic nomination and defeat Gerald Ford and his vice presidential running mate, Bob Dole.

10.   And Michael Dukakis, who won the Democratic nomination the following year, led Bush by a healthy margin, only to lose eventually.