11.   Also, Americans have driven more this summer, some to escape rising air fares and others because a strong economy has given them the money to travel.

12.   Also like Bush, Beasley is touting a record of tax cuts, welfare reform, crime fighting and a strong state economy.

13.   Also, the strong economy masks some things.

14.   Americans generally give the president credit for a strong economy and a successful foreign policy, and they want the country to stay on course.

15.   America needs a strong economy to support huge combat costs overseas.

16.   Although the overhaul was contentious when it passed, a strong economy has helped it work, and both parties now view it as a success.

17.   An extra holiday shopping day and a strong economy also helped sales, analysts said.

18.   Analysts credited a strong economy and stricter gun-control legislation.

19.   Analysts typically look for more substantive reasons for a lasting market rebound, such as a strong economy, improved corporate profits, and rising consumer and investor sentiment.

20.   And a strong economy means rising earnings for companies, which leads to higher stock prices and increased underwriting and trading activity.