11.   Verniero said the governor sought to balance the needs of various constituency groups with the interests of taxpayers.

12.   With Ashcroft as attorney general, Democrats could use him as a conservative whipping boy to score points with key constituency groups.

13.   Gore has, for months, swapped outlines and ideas with top aides and supporters from Capitol Hill, organized labor and other constituency groups.

14.   Senators and congressmen have constituency groups, and they look to the national interest, but a president is charged with fighting for all the people.