1.   That argument is a reprise of the ancient GOP fear of primaries, despite the fact they usually help build voter loyalty.

2.   Puerto Rico is unusual in American politics because voter loyalty is to three local political parties rather than the national Republican and Democratic parties.

3.   Both sides admit that ethnicity and religion determine voter loyalty.

4.   But Dole is hoping that when comparisons are made with President Clinton, or his less experienced Republican rivals, he will win voter loyalty for a simpler reason.

5.   It predicted an unprecedented shift in voter loyalties.