11.   Rather, the debates came too late in the race to alter substantially its dynamics, and both candidates are veteran politicians already well known to opinion makers.

12.   Some have wondered whether the easy, open contempt for Israel shown by European opinion makers has emboldened the Jew-kickers and synagogue-burners.

13.   The fight is supported by influential opinion makers, from the left and the right.

14.   The question has unleashed a stream of constitutional experts, acid-tongued opinion makers and endless chatter from television pundits.

15.   While President Bush may have decided that personal accounts are the way to go, a broad spectrum of economic and political opinion makers disagree.

16.   Brazilian blacks are prominent in music, entertainment and sports but are almost totally absent from high government and military posts, the diplomatic corps and among opinion makers.

17.   But nine other central and eastern European countries are also pressing U.S. officials and opinion makers to join NATO.

18.   Egypt is seen as a voice of moderation and a key opinion maker in the Mideast.

19.   He is called stubborn by his opponents and opinion makers -- and he proudly admits it is a trait that even his mother could not change.

20.   Industrialists and opinion makers also urged balloting as early as possible.