21.   But their symbolic clout is considerable, particularly with Republican challengers championing their cause.

22.   But with great hopes, Democratic liberals are pushing Clinton to champion certain causes, including race relations.

23.   By championing the cause of mom-and-pop stores, Reilly is positioning himself as the protector of the neighborhoods.

24.   Dr. Calderone was far more than a female doctor championing a cause.

25.   During his years in the Senate, Mr. Muskie championed environmental causes.

26.   Gov. George Pataki, whose political career has been financed to a great extent by soft money donations, shows no interest in championing the cause of reform.

27.   Having the controversial Gingrich champion their cause was probably a political mistake, the reformers said.

28.   He later returned to private practice where he has tried to champion the cause of people wronged by abuse.

29.   He approached a lesbian couple who ran a bookstore that championed unpopular causes, asking to use their shop for meetings of supporters.

30.   He has a record of championing immigrant causes, most recently leading opposition to dismantle bilingual education in Arizona.