1.   Among them are swing states like Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Washington and Oregon.

2.   And Gore is suddenly thinking that Florida, a conservative swing state, may be up for grabs in November.

3.   And he pledged Saturday that not only he but Cheney would appear in swing states as the fall campaign begins.

4.   And the largest swing states are run by GOP governors who have access to influential grassroots operations.

5.   And there are Catholic voters in sizeable numbers in several large swing states that will be hotly contested, such as Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois.

6.   Armey and Delay, both Texans, are ardent conservatives whose style may seem strident in the swing states and districts that will be decisive in the congressional elections.

7.   As things stand now, Missouri remains a swing state that could go for either Bush or Democrat Al Gore.

8.   A look at the swing states.

9.   A heavy black turnout in swing states like Illinois, New Jersey and Michigan could be decisive.

10.   A second round targeted at swing states such as Ohio and Michigan will be launched closer to the November election.