1.   But business interests and others are planning an intensive campaign intended to influence wavering senators.

2.   But business interests and others are planning an intensive campaign intended to influence wavering senators, particularly those in competitive re-election fights this year.

3.   However, contributions and party loyalty are only two of many factors influencing senators in the debate.

4.   Second, a handful of political activist groups are coordinating campaigns to influence senators.

5.   Still, pressure tactics may have influenced the senator more than he admits.

6.   The purpose of the measure was to cut down on small expensive lunch and dinner meetings paid for by lobbyists seeking to influence senators.

7.   They were trying to influence senators who are more swayed by the written word than by oral debate.