21.   As discussions of a Hart reemergence make their way around the circuit here, political observers are split in their view over how viable his candidacy would be.

22.   As expected, Republican officials stayed mum, Democrats tried to downplay the incident and most independent political observers said they expected Clinton would overcome the political embarrassment.

23.   As professional political observers, they are paid to make sense of all the confusion and controversy, now missing.

24.   A poll released Thursday showed him climbing to second place behind Bush, and political observers expect him to at least come in second in the straw poll.

25.   Abdullah, however, appears to be assuming his unexpected new role with a poise and confidence that has surprised some veteran Jordanian political observers.

26.   After a successful race for education commissioner, many political observers speculated that the Brogans would eventually campaign for governor.

27.   But candidates will have to look for many ways to reach voters, political observers say.

28.   But Gov. Fife Symington and other political observers have said Buchanan may prevail because his supporters appear more committed than those backing other candidates.

29.   But he said political observers should be amazed that Perot has maintained support despite the fact he is not actively campaigning for president.