61.   A political newcomer, he lacks the big party support of the two leading candidates.

62.   A poll for Asahi Shimbun suggested that among the public, the favored choice among the leading Liberal Democratic candidates would be Kajiyama, followed by Koizumi.

63.   A prolonged federal investigation of corruption at City Hall has made ethics a centerpiece of the race, with all three leading candidates giving Campbell failing grades.

64.   A top-ranking official in the U.S. Department of Education is a leading candidate to become Kansas City school superintendent.

65.   A source close to the search said Kragthorpe is considered a leading candidate.

66.   A source said linebackers coach Marc Dove and secondary coach Bob Field are the leading candidates.

67.   A source in Louisiana who has worked with Dean in the search indicated that Sullivan, Snyder, Bennett and DiNardo remain the leading candidates to replace Hallman.

68.   According to press reports, leading candidates include Hikmet Cetin, the speaker of parliament, and former Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit.

69.   According to sources, Cal assistant Dan Ferrigno is a leading candidate to become the wide receivers coach.

70.   After some initial waffling, Kim and the two other leading presidential candidates agreed to support the IMF bailout plan.