11.   And exit polls and political observers say Bush has a lot of work to do if he has any hope of winning the state in the November general election.

12.   And given the early front-loading in the primary process, some political observers believe a poor showing could starve some campaigns of future donations.

13.   And many political observers say he has good reason.

14.   And political observers expect Prime Minister Banharn Silpa-archa to reshuffle the Cabinet soon.

15.   And many political observers said they thought that the central authorities were too weak to impose the controls that such a move would entail.

16.   And while Democrats and political observers are polite and express confidence in Murray, there are questions that linger.

17.   Another Democrat mentioned by political observers as a possible contender was Houston attorney Paul Hobby, son of former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby.

18.   Approaching elections bring on the customary hand-wringing among political observers that American democracy is going to hell in a handbasket because so few Americans vote.

19.   As a result, Kansas political observers expect Johnson County to gain five seats in the Kansas House.

20.   As a result, she likely will be forced from office at the National Bank of Poland whether she wins or not, political observers said.