51.   Gore and his rival for the nomination had remarkably similar voting records when they were in the US Senate, but one important exception stands out.

52.   Gore had the second most pro-union voting record in the Senate, after Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass..

53.   Gore is considered the biggest threat, but the group is meticulous about keeping track of the voting records and public statements of candidates for lower office.

54.   Had Frahm won, her more moderate politics and lack of a Congressional voting record would have been tougher for Democrat Jill Docking to attack.

55.   He generally took moderate positions on most issues, though in recent years his voting record became more liberal and he has been an enthusiastic supporter of President Clinton.

56.   He allowed a plank opposing all abortion rights to stand and chose a conservative running mate with a voting record to match.

57.   He has a fiscally conservative voting record and has distanced himself as far as possible from Washington Democrats who are disdained in southern Mississippi.

58.   He has had a long anti-abortion voting record.

59.   He noted often that several national environmental groups had given high marks to his voting record.

60.   He has compiled a strong conservative voting record, but with a few bows to the pro-environment, pro-choice views of his largely suburban district.