31.   Still, if he does not yet seem a formidable candidate, Rodham has been a feisty one.

32.   Some Republicans say Dole may not be a formidable candidate.

33.   Still, Vacco could prove to be a formidable candidate.

34.   The winner will run in November against Gov. Christie Whitman, the formidable Republican candidate, who has no primary opponent.

35.   Then in his inimitable style, he went on to enumerate why he would be a formidable candidate.

36.   There is some talk among party regulars that Herrington could be a formidable candidate for statewide office.

37.   With no primaries, this race is still in its early stages, but the political roads already appear to be charted for these two formidable candidates.

38.   And they have a formidable candidate in Attorney General Bob Butterworth if he should agree to run.

39.   But analysts say she would still be a formidable candidate in the Democratic primary and in the general election against Gov. Jeb Bush, if he seeks re-election.

40.   By merging, they would become a more formidable takeover candidate.