21.   But the Republican governors have made some good points that deserve to be heard in Washington.

22.   But throughout the spring, the governor has made what seem to be special appeals to women.

23.   But Wilson spokesman Sean Walsh said the California governor made no formal commitment to a later meeting.

24.   But, if he does, the governor has made a dramatic departure from his days as a federal prosecutor.

25.   But would he be a Bush supporter if the governor makes a presidential bid?

26.   Cellucci declined to discuss the transaction and his spokesman said the details will be revealed next spring when the acting governor makes his tax returns public.

27.   Filling the office is the single most visible appointment the governor makes because there is no state equivalent of a presidential cabinet.

28.   For their part, the governors are making a virtue of necessity.

29.   For eight years, the two Republican governors have made it their business to efface every difference between the two major parties.

30.   Glen Davidson, a spokesman for Wilder, said the former governor would make no statement on Thursday.