21.   Although there were no contests for governor or senator, California featured several interesting House races.

22.   Although there were no contests for governor or senator, California had several interesting House races.

23.   Also, there will be mule contests and demonstrations featuring draft mules at halter and hitch class for pairs and singles.

24.   Although polls indicate that most Americans are barely paying attention, the contest could be all but over in eight short weeks.

25.   Although the debate centered on the qualifications of Foster to be surgeon general, the political contest behind it was important.

26.   Although the contest has been around for several years, I have yet to enter it.

27.   An Alfred E. Neuman lookalike contest is under way, too, which portends a future guest appearance by David Letterman.

28.   Among them are contests for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.

29.   Analysts said they doubted the contest was over.

30.   And for sheer camp value, there is no contest.