31.   Business colleagues say that Bush worked for what he got, describing him as an active executive who went to the office every day and participated in key decisions.

32.   But a few colleagues said the White House needs a reporter in its face.

33.   But a legislative colleague from Bradford said that the violent young Asian rioters also share the blame.

34.   But close colleagues said most researchers did not recognize that Sepkoski was also an experienced field geologist.

35.   But colleagues say she has been effective on Capitol Hill.

36.   But colleagues said that in Congress, as in college, Schumer never truly embraced the left.

37.   But colleagues said he never really developed a feel for the culture of the music business.

38.   But colleagues said that her style sometimes undercut her effectiveness.

39.   But colleagues say he has the steadfast support of Tung, the public backing of Beijing and soaring public approval ratings.

40.   But even his colleagues say he is not much of a campaigner, and this year he has a fairly well-known opponent.