61.   Sen. Bob Dole, the likely Republican nominee for president, was cautious in his response to the verdict.

62.   Some Republicans say it might also help Bob Dole, the likely Republican presidential nominee, mend fences with conservatives who are angry with his shifting position on abortion.

63.   So who are the likely nominees in the six top categories?

64.   Such a primary would split the Republican vote and make an easy victory for the likely Democratic nominee, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, recent polls have shown.

65.   Texas Gov. George W. Bush, the likely GOP presidential nominee, favors an anti-abortion.

66.   That would leave Bush on track for a November clash with Vice President Al Gore, the likely Democratic nominee.

67.   That would leave Gingrich as the chief undefeated opposition leader and likely party nominee in four years.

68.   The exit polls showed that Bush did best among voters who are middle class, elderly, conservative and believe Bush is the likely nominee.

69.   The likely Democratic nominee, Vice President Al Gore, took a sideways swipe at Bush as he flew to Tennessee for his own announcement Wednesday.

70.   The likely Republican presidential nominee dashed to a window-manufacturing plant, spoke for eight minutes, and then headed to New York City.