31.   But not to worry, Dick Harpootlian, the always voluble Democratic state chairman, insisted the other day.

32.   But the four GOP state chairmen who said Bush should fully answer the questions, insisted that such an approach would allow him to put the issue aside.

33.   But state GOP chairman James Rappaport said the appointment sent the wrong message.

34.   But the state GOP chairman, Al Cardenas, said Friday that the campaign had suffered because it was lackadaisical.

35.   Butterworth, a Democrat who was state chairman of the Gore campaign, stressed the recount of votes would be honest and impartial.

36.   By contrast, most offered only praise for Fowler, who is a former state chairman himself and highly respected among party operatives.

37.   California state GOP chairman John Herrington who has crossed swords with Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Bakersfield is running for head of the Republican National Committee.

38.   Charles Rolland, the Washington state Democratic chairman, said Foley has a tough road ahead.

39.   Cahill rewarded Gross by naming him state Republican chairman.

40.   Chuck Clay, the state Republican chairman, said it was vital for his party to unite quickly around a candidate.