31.   And local politicians, including the Democratic governor, Jeanne Shaheen, who pushed for the experiment, have basked in the resulting good will.

32.   And while most local politicians support the casino, Peter Fei, a local Catholic priest, says it would bring more prostitution, smuggling, drugs and violence.

33.   Another local politician already serving in Parliament, Yuji Yamamoto, drew vigorous applause when he denounced the deregulation of retailing and finance.

34.   As a result, many local politicians who are supporting Dole are spending their own money on promoting him.

35.   As angry residents have started filling more and more city and county meetings, local politicians have decided to tighten their restrictions on tower applicants.

36.   At least one local politician knows the despair of waiting for a recount.

37.   At every stop along the campaign trail, local politicians troop out to the airport to greet Dole and pose for pictures.

38.   Because the rate of participation in local elections is low, local politicians are hesitant to offend any constituent group that claims a membership of more than five.

39.   Before meeting with the local politicians in Mostar, Kornblum said that the local election stalemate had to be resolved quickly.

40.   Between hammering away at Republicans at every stop, Truman greeted local politicians.