41.   But it was a good exchange between two political leaders with very different views of the future and from whom we are likely to hear a lot more.

42.   But Mrs. Clinton, who had come as role model and listening post, ended up being a cheer leader with some practical tactical advice.

43.   But only a strong, enlightened leader with a magical touch and a persuasive message can bring such disparate constituencies together in a solid voting fellowship.

44.   But the lack of a black leader with clout has meant that Democrats are without a natural ally in their battles with the Bush administration.

45.   But Republican leaders with closer ties to the speaker expressed confidence that Gingrich will seek and win re-election Tuesday.

46.   But those who know Tim Johnson realize that his selection by the Blue Jays is a great one that supports the move toward leaders with player-development backgrounds.

47.   But Venezuela urgently needs a leader with a strong democratic mandate to clean up the mess, encourage entrepreneurial freedom and slim down and professionalize the bureaucracy.

48.   Caught in the middle is Preval, regarded as a competent leader with a pro-Aristide tilt who has difficulty communicating with the population.

49.   CBO is expected to formally present budget leaders with its new projections this afternoon.

50.   Celta Vigo was fifth and could push the leaders with midfielder Alexander Mostovoi and new strikers Benni McCarthy and Ivan Kaviedes.