21.   And can controversial legislation targeting Nevada for a dump pass in an election year?

22.   An election year is an excellent place to start.

23.   And he said the dynamics of an election year would put pressure on Congress to act.

24.   And he took the gamble in this, an election year, when experts advise incumbents to do nothing to rock the boat.

25.   And any election year comes with uncertainty.

26.   And Congress and President Clinton, grandstanding in this election year, seem more or less literally hellbent on making matters worse.

27.   And Cellucci, of course, must work with a Legislature controlled by Democrats who have no interest in handing him legislative victories during an election year.

28.   And Gingrich, eager to avoid a major rift in the party during an election year, made it known that Armey should keep his job.

29.   And no one wanted to alienate farmers in an election year.

30.   And in a Presidential election year that could encourage the administration to take a tough stance.