31.   As Democrats smelled a victory, the haggling over the bill developed into a test of wills with Dole, the leading Republican candidate for president.

32.   As for the Celtics, they seem to have a united front, which is affirmative, on Brown as their leading candidate.

33.   As for the site, Shaw said Staples center and Las Vegas are the leading candidates.

34.   As of early last week, it appeared Bender was the leading candidate and the perfect choice.

35.   Assistant special teams coach Bill Bates is the leading candidate, though a final decision has not yet been made.

36.   Assuming Holt and Gooden are in the rotation, veterans Mike Maddux and Kip Gross are the leading candidates to fill the final relief spot.

37.   At one time the Pastors Conference president would become the leading candidate for president the following year.

38.   At the finish, he looked like the leading candidate for Horse of the Year.

39.   At strong safety, redshirt freshman Ben Emanuel has moved from free safety and appears the leading candidate.

40.   At the same time, the leading Democratic candidate, Lt. Gov. Buddy MacKay, has had staggering misfortune.