51.   One of his sons-in-law, Zhang Hong, has teamed up with Ed Rollins, a Republican political consultant, to introduce American companies to the Chinese market.

52.   One of them, Alex Castellanos, is a Republican consultant, known for producing hard-hitting advertisements.

53.   Other money has been used to hire prominent Republican consultants who could help Pataki in a future run for national office.

54.   Putting Gingrich in front of groups that have reason to praise legislative actions is an ideal way to boost his image, Republican political consultant Charles Black said.

55.   Republican consultant Bryan Eppstein of Fort Worth also expressed confidence that Texans will ultimately side with Dole.

56.   Republican consultant Dan Schnur said he believes the swing for Clinton will be short-lived.

57.   Republican political consultant Eddie Mahe said running for vice president is a little like getting amorous with a porcupine.

58.   Republican political consultant Harvey Englander said the Kemp-Bennett action will help Democrats who oppose the measure in the face of popular support.

59.   Republicans said the session began with a grim polling presentation from David Winston, a Republican consultant.

60.   Republican consultant Dan Schnur conceded that the governor is doing at least part of his job well.