51.   But he was mentor to his successor, the present incumbent, John J. McEneny, who was his chief of staff and campaign manager.

52.   But in an interview earlier in the day her campaign manager, Jonathan W. Pelto, said the party needed to do more to help its nominees.

53.   But he and Aaron Wilson, his campaign manager, hope that their raising of the issue will prompt other politicians to speak up.

54.   But he insisted that he had nothing to do with making the arrangements, which he said would be done by the respective campaign managers.

55.   But his campaign managers thought the lead was anything but solid and figured that debates could show Carter had the stature to be president.

56.   But his own campaign manager has since said that it would be difficult for any Republican who opposes abortion rights to win the governorship.

57.   But Ms. Matalin said her motives were partisan, and that Scott Reed, the Dole campaign manager, had wanted her to come.

58.   But Mauro campaign manager Billy Rogers said El Paso was the only place Mauro ever ran competitive television commercials against Bush.

59.   But McCabe, his campaign manager, hinted at a less lofty motive.

60.   But on Friday, McCain adviser John Weaver and Bush campaign manager Joe Allbaugh agreed on an agenda for the meeting.