51.   Both in a competitive Democratic primary and the general election, McKinney faced white candidates who tried to cut into her support among white voters.

52.   Both of those proposals have support among the Republican governors.

53.   Both surveys also found strong support among voters for government regulation of the managed-care industry to protect consumers and to provide care and specialized services for children.

54.   A black who appeared to have strong support among many whites, Powell benefited from the perception that he was not strongly identified with either party, analysts said.

55.   A brash populist, Fieger has taken the lead largely by building support among black voters in Detroit, who like his irreverent style and unvarnished talk about racism.

56.   A brash populist, he has taken the lead largely by building support among black voters in Detroit, who like his style and talk about racism.

57.   A campaign to abolish the armed forces is quickly gaining support among a populace weary of the corruption and brutality associated with the military.

58.   A lack of support among Democrats scuttled a vote on fast track last November, although DeLay rounded up plenty of Republican votes.

59.   A military coup would win little support among a population that has enjoyed years of economic growth.

60.   A parallel gay marriage bill presented last fall won little support among gay rights groups.