41.   Aides to both men said they would enter the race only if Giuliani dropped out.

42.   Both stood by Major on Tuesday but might have entered the race in a second round of voting had Redwood inflicted greater damage.

43.   Brennan said that Atlanta officials would seek to upgrade qualifying standards for the marathon so that unqualified runners would not enter the race.

44.   But all eyes are on a matchup against former attorney general Janet Reno, who has said she will soon decide whether to enter the race.

45.   But a recent CBS News poll showed that almost half of the Republican primary voters wished another candidate would enter the race.

46.   Burton will enter the race with added confidence in his team and in his car.

47.   But before Congress adjourned for its Memorial Day recess, Lautenberg told party leaders that he would not be persuaded to enter the race.

48.   But Gargan speaks fondly of Ventura, who has hinted he might enter the race next summer.

49.   But his campaign staff disputes persistent rumors that Wilson will change his mind and never formally enter the race.

50.   But in the end, Benedetto said entering the race might have created strain.