31.   The projections showed Forbes beating out conservative commentator Pat Buchanan and Senate leader Bob Dole.

32.   Of the three races decided, the projections showed Dole faced a battle from conservative commentator Pat Buchanan only in Michigan.

33.   Projections had shown the Republicans even strengthening their hold on the Senate, taking four previously Democratic-held seats and losing one to the Democrats.

34.   Projections released Friday showed France likely to enjoy modest economic growth this year.

35.   Projections showed Buchanan would come in second place.

36.   President Bill Clinton headed for re-election Tuesday, capturing a string of major states and routing challenger Bob Dole in the Republican stronghold of Florida, television projections showed.

37.   Pre-vote polls had predicted victory for Paris mayor Jacques Chirac, who projections showed was ahead of Prime Minister and fellow Gaullist Edouard Balladur in second place.

38.   Projections showed that Professor Zafy would be unable to catch up with his rival, although he was hoping for last-minute gains.

39.   Senate leader Bob Dole declared victory in the race for the Republican nomination Tuesday, as television projections showed him the winner in the key California election.

40.   Senate leader Bob Dole quickened his march towards the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, winning at least five state contests, including Texas and Florida, television projections showed.