11.   In Michigan, for instance, former Gov. James J. Blanchard, who seemed to be the strongest possible candidate for the Senate, decided not to run.

12.   It is his job to see that the party fields the strongest Senate candidates.

13.   Karrie Webb of Australia, Laura Davies of England and Lisellotte Neumann of Sweden are also among the strongest foreign candidates for the title.

14.   Most campaign strategists consider Attorney General Dan Lungren as the strongest GOP candidate on the ballot this year.

15.   MGM Grand is considered the strongest candidate among the rest, because of its financial strength and numerous local partners.

16.   On paper, Alexander should be the strongest candidate against Clinton.

17.   Right now, Artax may be the strongest candidate.

18.   Republicans took a hit when they lost their strongest candidate in Arkansas, Lt. Gov. Mike Huckabee, to the governorship.

19.   Smith countered that he was the strongest candidate.

20.   Some Democrats, including Torricelli, have implied that McGreevey, having lost once, is not the strongest candidate.