91.   But on Thursday, Symington wanted to divert attention from his vulnerability, and the governor is nothing if not a master of diversion.

92.   But the governor may be concerned that some Democratic legislators will use any overt presidential campaigning to fire away at him and undermine some of his legislative proposals.

93.   But the governor was fuzzy in responses on abortion rights.

94.   But the fact is, the governor has been unable to find much traction and momentum.

95.   But the governor is clearly worried that poor people cut off from federally assisted welfare aid will take advantage of this longstanding New York program.

96.   But the governor is not as reflexively anti-government as his tax cut would imply.

97.   But the governor was of no mind to exploit the scandal.

98.   But the governor has been among the most vigorous supporters of fixing the number of years politicians can remain in office.

99.   But the governor was defiant, saying he would appeal the ruling and that he might not pay the workers anyway.

100.   But the Texan governor was surely the overall gainer from the process.