1.   As the television networks retreat from coverage of the Democratic and Republican national conventions this summer, dozens of Internet sites are poised to take up the slack.

2.   A vivid demonstration of the dynamic on the Republican side was on display at the summer convention of the Republican National Committee, which ended Saturday in Philadelphia.

3.   Although Dole gained in the polls in the state as the election neared, he still all but wrote off Wisconsin after the Republican convention this summer.

4.   But Bush would still have ample money left to spend through the summer conventions.

5.   But citing the improved financial condition of the maker of Macintosh computers, Apple Computer Inc., IDG Expo officials now expect a larger turnout for the summer convention.

6.   Gerald Moan of Tuscon, Ariz., will head the party until a new chairman is selected at the summer convention.

7.   Gingrich, however, had long said publicly that he would maintain his neutrality in the race so he can chair the Republican convention this summer in San Diego.

8.   How does a candidate fill the long months between winning the nomination and the summer convention?

9.   In recent weeks, many denominations have held their summer conventions, large national gatherings to discuss church issues and set policies regarding theology and practice.

10.   In the period leading up to the summer convention, he can spend whatever he can raise.