51.   Nunn was the broadly respected, long-time Democratic chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

52.   Now the legislation that emerges from Senate committees, shaped by Democratic majorities and Democratic chairmen, will lean left, not right.

53.   Ohio Democrats exceeded the diversity goals they set for themselves in several categories, said David Leland, state Democratic chairman.

54.   One of the biggest losers in the election was Roberto Ramirez, the Bronx Democratic chairman and a key Ferrer ally.

55.   Ornstein said that Markey traditionally treated the Republican members of his committee with respect, in contrast to the behavior of some Democratic chairmen.

56.   Paul Adler, Democratic chairman of Rockland County, an important suburban district, indicated Gore still had some connecting to do.

57.   Paul Kirk, a commission co-chairman and a former Democratic chairman, had also wanted to see one of the debates take place in New England.

58.   Peterson, the Democratic chairman, agrees.

59.   Rob Tully, the Democratic chairman, is far less aggressive in approaching presidential candidates for help.

60.   Representative Dan Bosley, Democratic chairman of the Government Regulations Committee, said Tuesdayhe expects to issue his report on gambling to the speaker next month.