51.   By the estimates of many political observers, Gerson has been striking a pretty good balance, or at least hitting some memorable notes.

52.   By the time Republicans wrap up in the Golden State, most political observers expect the nomination to have been effectively decided.

53.   Calls for free TV broadcasts have long been heard from journalists, academics and other political observers, as well as from candidates.

54.   Californians can expect both parties to conduct such big-ticket fund-raising until the election, political observers say.

55.   Even as Clinton moves closer to those positions, political observers doubted that a speech alone could put him back into the center of public debate.

56.   Even though Rove now works in the White House, his influence remains strong in Texas, political observers said.

57.   Few political observers expect the issue to stick.

58.   Experts and political observers cite several reasons for voter indifference to the subject.

59.   For most political observers, the guilty plea was another reminder of what might have been.

60.   For now, some political observers agree the military conflict has helped McCain to stand out among the large GOP presidential field.