31.   And in the end, the spectacle of rancorous impeachment hearings in an election year could slice right into the slight Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

32.   And issues that are difficult to deal with today only become more inflamed and contentious in an election year.

33.   And in this election year, their potential influence has not gone unnoticed.

34.   And in this, an election year, swearing-in ceremonies are magnets for candidates running for everything from U.S. Senate and governor to the Assembly.

35.   And so, the winner in the sweepstakes for the greatest campaign fund-raising effort of this election year is . . . the state of New Hampshire.

36.   And making that sale in an election year will prove particularly difficult.

37.   And in a presidential election year, of course, talking about a marriage tax cut wins out over discussing the progressive tax system.

38.   And politicians from both parties are busy hardening their positions as part of the posturing that precedes every presidential election year.

39.   And she must do all this in the supercharged atmosphere of a presidential election year.

40.   And the legislator-delegates were very susceptible to special-interest lobbyists, particularly since the convention was held in an election year.