111.   But while many more states are leaning toward Bush, polls and politicians agree that in several important states, the governor is barely ahead.

112.   But while the governor was in Maine, his wife, Laura, was campaigning in Iowa Thursday and Friday.

113.   But with Dole expected to do well in Iowa, the Republican governor has been under heavy pressure from the Dole campaign to provide an early boost.

114.   By that time, the governor was well on his way to a presidential campaign, and the eyes of the national media were on Texas.

115.   Cellucci spokeswoman Sean Feddeman said the governor was not available to comment on the letter Monday.

116.   Certainly, the acting governor is one.

117.   Campaign officials for Bush have denied the characterization of his comments, saying that the governor was misread.

118.   Christman said the governor would be able to resume a light work schedule on Monday.

119.   Could it be the recent governor is genuinely interested in fighting for principle, even in a losing cause?

120.   Davis spokesman Michael Bustamante said the money should not be taken as a sign the governor is worried about anarchy at the August convention in downtown Los Angeles.