1.   He was seated next to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who earlier this year toyed with the idea of seeking the Republican nod for governor.

2.   His main challenger for the Republican nod, John McCain, has raised about five times that amount online.

3.   Media owner Michael Bloomberg and former congressman Herman Badillo are seeking the Republican nod.

4.   Bob Dole hits the campaign trail with new vigor Friday, a day after accepting the Republican presidential nod with a strong speech.

5.   The candidate who gets the eventual Republican nod will face the unopposed President Bill Clinton -- barring an electoral catastrophe -- in November.