21.   But the measure faces a tough fight in the House where Republican leaders oppose it.

22.   But the administration faces a tough fight on Capitol Hill, where a long-term military commitment in the Balkans is viewed with alarm.

23.   But University of Missouri political scientist John Petrocik said Bradley faces a tough fight on that front.

24.   Calstart is expecting a tough fight.

25.   Clinton is in a tough fight for congressional approval of fast track trade authority.

26.   Conversely, he had problems with Jimmy Carter, though he supported him through some tough fights in the House.

27.   Despite the enormous budget surplus, Clinton faces a tough fight getting his agenda passed by the Republican-controlled Congress.

28.   Doggett chose a race for a vacant, solidly Democratic congressional seat over a tough fight for re-election to an increasingly Republican court.

29.   Dooley concedes that it will be a tough fight, but he believes that Clinton will prevail.

30.   During his long Senate career, Kennedy has a history of picking tough political fights while maintaining personal friendships, including friendships with presidents.