31.   The PRI was created by the victorious generals of the Mexican Revolution to preserve their rule by distributing patronage and by managing political rivalries within party ranks.

32.   They and other undecided Republicans must now summon the courage to break party ranks and vote in the national interest.

33.   They seem comfortable breaking party ranks and will probably be allies of the Democrats on issues like education and the environment.

34.   Three Republicans broke party ranks to oppose it, while one Democrat supported it and two were missing.

35.   Three Republicans broke party ranks in opposing Packwood.

36.   With all meaningful politics occurring inside party ranks, the Liberal Democrats developed strong internal factions, glued together by campaign cash and patronage.

37.   Because of the allegations, however, Banharn declined to name either man to his Cabinet, causing dissension in party ranks.

38.   Barring further rebellion within his own party ranks, Trimble should return to power and the four-party coalition survive after several months of instability.

39.   But several Nationalist lawmakers oppose drawing a premier from outside party ranks.

40.   Clever, energetic and dynamic, Kwasniewski quickly made his way up through party ranks.