21.   A Gingrich presidential campaign is the undertow of every conversation in political circles, both here and in Washington.

22.   Both the delegation and the foreign negotiators said they believed that such discussions, in political circles and among citizens, would result in a final agreement.

23.   But although Kerrey is not a household name, in political circles he has always been an intriguing figure.

24.   But Bullock shocked political circles when he endorsed Bush.

25.   But doubts about her bid began to surface a week ago in political circles.

26.   But long before his last campaign, you could get a laugh in political circles just by mentioning the name of that perennial candidate, Harold Stassen.

27.   But the topic has generated rampant speculation in political circles.

28.   But unlike Mrs. Clinton, Dr. Schlant is unknown in political circles, and never moved to Washington while Bradley was in the Senate.

29.   But the word in political circles, even among Republicans, is that the poll exaggerated the Helms lead.