101.   But both men are on the political trail, running for the presidential nomination of the Libertarian Party, which held its state convention last weekend.

102.   But Buchanan, the conservative commentator making his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination, moved quickly to use the Simpson verdict in his campaign.

103.   But Bush reiterated that he would wait until the Texas legislative session ends in four weeks before making any decisions about running for the Republican presidential nomination.

104.   But details of policy, being thought out loud, do not produce presidential nominations.

105.   But even if Forbes loses his quest for the Republican presidential nomination, he may still go one better than his father.

106.   But Gore, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, made certain to raise issues of particular concern to his predominantly black audience.

107.   But he omitted the fact that McCain lost his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

108.   But in the process, Gore appeared to having the most fun ever in his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

109.   But key advisers in Boston and Washington have grown increasingly doubtful that Kerry will move ahead with a campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

110.   But most observers agree that Dole must address his skeptics as he pursues the GOP presidential nomination for the last time.