41.   It remains unclear how, if at all, Raul Salinas influenced the outcome of this privatization.

42.   It could influence outcomes in nine other races next week.

43.   Joe Namath and Mark Messier made good on their guarantees, but they were in a position to influence the outcome.

44.   Just how youths will vote and influence the outcome is uncertain.

45.   Larry Makinson, senior researcher at the Center for Responsive Politics, said money still influenced the outcome.

46.   Legal analysts have said they doubt the cocaine evidence influenced the outcome of the trial.

47.   Media attorney Kelli L. Sager said there is no evidence that the courtroom camera influences the outcome of a trial.

48.   Ms. Budde said she expected future issue advertisements to be used more to press for legislation than to try to influence the outcome of elections.

49.   Nationally, energy and attention should be focused on elections where African-Americans are most able to influence the outcome.

50.   One avenue they are likely to explore is whether Rich used his former wife as a conduit for contributions he hoped would influence the outcome of his case.