41.   Bush backers would like him to run up big numbers that sweep other GOP candidates into office and show strength across demographic lines.

42.   But a Republican advantage was hard to detect, especially in the South, where Democrats showed surprising strength, defeating at least two incumbent GOP governors.

43.   But another economic report shows unexpected strength in manufacturing.

44.   But embedded within the poll are warning signs for Kerry in areas where he had shown potential strength.

45.   But Bush shows considerable strength among women compared with recent Republican nominees.

46.   But his remarks also seemed designed to head off any stampede of party officials to Bradley, who has shown unexpected strength against Gore in early primary states.

47.   But it shows the strength of all of these guys.

48.   But the report, by the Semiconductor Industry Association, which was released after the close of trading, showed surprising strength.

49.   Certain states and sectors showed surprising strength.

50.   Classmates seem to like to show their strength by picking him up.