51.   In a reminder that political circles are sometimes tight ones, Paxon is married to former U.S. Rep. Susan Molinari.

52.   In a separate scandal, the police arrested an oil trader who had strong influence in business and political circles.

53.   In discussing her future, Kassebaum has said she would remain active in political circles.

54.   In political circles, Jews are courted as a large and powerful constituency who can make or break candidates in the state.

55.   In political circles in Washington, Kennedy is considered a legislative craftsman of great skill.

56.   In political circles, he was seen as having outsmarted himself.

57.   In hard-core political circles, meanwhile, talk has centered around more pragmatic speculation about what a pregnancy does for a ticket.

58.   In truth, the concern and speculation, if hard to ignore in political circles these days, is built upon a questionable foundation.

59.   In secular political circles Monday, there was widespread relief that a new government has finally been formed without the participation of Islamic leaders or their supporters.

60.   Indeed, Gore has long been regarded in political circles as a gifted debater with a quick command of facts and a taste for the jugular.