11.   This was a problem since he and John McCain are running neck and redneck on issues dear to racists.

12.   Bush also renewed his commitment on an issue dear to the high-technology industry, pledging to relax certain regulations on exporting powerful computers and software.

13.   Bush was also renewing his commitment on an issue dear to the high-technology industry, pledging to relax certain regulations on exporting powerful computers and software.

14.   Neither Gore nor Bradley has a perfect record on issues dear to union members.

15.   The close call prompted Bradley to be more outspoken on issues dear to his heart, like race relations.

16.   He also has adopted issues dear to the hearts of Republicans, namely a smaller, more efficient government and the elimination of deficit spending.