11.   Among those who were surveyed were political consultants not currently employed by either the Dole or Clinton campaigns.

12.   An exit poll conducted by San Francisco political consultant Tom Hsieh Jr. indicated that Asian-American voters had crossed over in droves to vote for Fong.

13.   And even if it does seem like a decent strategy, several political consultants said that what McCain is attempting is not likely to catch on.

14.   And Panetta recently sent out a memorandum announcing that any appointments with the political consultant had to be cleared through his office.

15.   Another Republican, Rep. Joe Barton of Ennis, also is weighing the race and could make a decision next week, said Craig Murphy, a political consultant.

16.   Anybody can be a political consultant.

17.   Apparently, Reilly, coming off a long career as a political consultant, is considered by some to be too political.

18.   Another founder, Craig Shirley, a political consultant in Washington, sought to distance himself from the group, referring questions to Nolan.

19.   Arthur Finkelstein, a political consultant who specializes in Republican candidates, is working with Netanyahu.

20.   As one political consultant observed, McCain has become more than a candidate.