1.   Are some of them about to quit one race and join another?

2.   Azmi Bishara, the first Israeli Arab ever to run for prime minister, quit the race on Saturday night.

3.   A cloud of bitterness has hung over the relationship between Gore and Bradley since Bradley quit the race in March without having carried a single state.

4.   A cloud of bitterness has hung over their relationship since Bradley quit the race in March without having won a single state.

5.   A heavy from Washington came up to see him, trying to persuade him to quit the race and clear the field for a more moderate candidate.

6.   After all, a pol intending to quit a race would hardly make public an embarrassing situation that might remain less public in the aftermath of a withdrawal.

7.   Aides to John McCain say they expect him to quit the race, but that no firm decision has been made.

8.   Alexander, who quit the race in August, offered the endorsement three weeks ago.

9.   Alexander, who quit the race Wednesday and actually threw his support behind Dole then, added a coda to the endorsement Friday.

10.   Bush placed first in the event, followed by Forbes and by Elizabeth Dole, who has since quit the race.