31.   Gore himself made a surprise walk-on appearance after her speech, giving her a bear hug and waving to the crowd.

32.   Gore is making a major effort to shake the totem pole problem, but it is tough going.

33.   Gore made a direct appeal to Bush, and Bush has to give him a direct answer.

34.   Gore made clear that he would not be hung by the rope that Republicans have tried to use against Democrats since the scandal first broke.

35.   Gore made clear, however, that the administration wants contraceptives and information about contraception to be widely available.

36.   Gore made every gesture to persuade the half of the electorate that backed his campaign to lay down their frustration and support the new chief executive.

37.   Gore made his decision after midnight.

38.   Gore made his feelings on the lawsuit clear in November during a visit to Microsoft headquarters.

39.   Gore made no public appearances Thursday, remaining at his residence in Washington.

40.   Gore made no reply to the GOP attacks, but his office aides directed reporters to the White House for a response.