21.   But the national campaign to turn a conservative politician into a moral zealot is in full swing.

22.   By dropping her objections to the Conservative politician, George J. Marlin, Mrs. Whitman will likely save Pataki from a setback to his new administration.

23.   By demonizing Hollywood, conservative politicians made themselves irresistible targets for revenge.

24.   Conservative politicians in the Likud bloc, accused of stirring up hate, will be chastened.

25.   Conservative politicians jumped on the anti-guarantee bandwagon early, making life difficult for Gingrich and Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kan., the majority leader.

26.   Conservative politicians and commentators took up the attack.

27.   Conservative politicians argued that needle-exchange programs condoned illicit and immoral behavior and that government policies should focus on punishing drug users or making them drug-free.

28.   Conservative politicians argue that he has already shown too much willingness to compromise.

29.   Conservative politicians quickly saw rich metaphorical possibilities.

30.   Conservative politicians throughout the Basque country have been assigned bodyguards.