11.   Both of those circumstances have, in the view of his aides, contributed to his problems in early polls against Clinton.

12.   All early polls showed Gantt with a big edge over Sanders.

13.   Bush and Mrs. Dole, who lead the Republican field in the early polls, were the only contenders who declined to be interviewed to discuss their positions.

14.   Bush has not stated his intentions, but he is running far ahead in most early polls.

15.   Bush, after building huge leads in early New Hampshire polls, now trails U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona.

16.   But because Bush has a commanding lead in the early polls, his noncandidacy is dominating the race.

17.   But early polls have given him confidence.

18.   But early polls have shown many Hispanics and other minorities support the measure.

19.   But the doctors and nurses seem to be winning, at least according to early poll numbers.