41.   Party loyalists blamed the low return rate on confusion and other problems with the nominating process.

42.   Party loyalists do their part, too.

43.   Party loyalists still seem inclined to line up, although without joy, behind the standard-bearers.

44.   Pandemonium erupted in the hall, amid a chorus of anguished cries of disbelief from party loyalists.

45.   Party loyalists have been walking voter precincts on behalf of the Democratic ticket since June.

46.   PRI contender Jose Murat is a party loyalist and senator who has an edge in the polls.

47.   Republicans are yearning for someone who can reclaim the White House, and many party loyalists believe Bush is their best shot.

48.   Some GOP lawmakers are not at all happy that the West Columbia representative jumped ahead of party loyalists who had been angling for the same panel.

49.   That shift alienated old party loyalists, even as it attracted younger independent voters.

50.   The conventions attract thousands of delegates, party support staff, reporters and party loyalists.