31.   Party activists in New Hampshire rejoiced that the presidential campaign had finally started.

32.   Already, the rumblings have begun again about Phil Jackson, who is practicing his Zen on the presidential campaign trail for former Sen. Bill Bradley.

33.   Although presidential campaigns generally get the biggest hits, the House is very much in play and state legislative races are especially important because of the census.

34.   Although the phenomenon surfaced mostly in presidential campaigns, the recent spate of Democratic retirements and redistricting has exposed the political shift at the congressional level.

35.   Also, McCain has begun putting together a campaign staff that could form the backbone of a solid presidential campaign.

36.   Also Wednesday, Bush announced that Austinite Michael Dell will serve as chairman of an information technology advisory council for the presidential campaign.

37.   Also, the budding Bush presidential campaign is hiring Maria Cino as its political director.

38.   Also, the golf and tennis tours have moved on to the next town, the Academy Awards season is over and the presidential campaign is in hiatus.

39.   Although Heymann said he worked mostly with Mrs. Bush on the construction of the house during the presidential campaign, the candidate periodically offered opinions.

40.   Although neither side in the presidential campaign has yet to tip its hand completely on tax policy, a clear policy choice seems to be emerging.