61.   A new poll gives Democrat Jon Corzine a firm lead over Republican Rep. Bob Franks in their race to succeed retiring Sen. Frank Lautenberg.

62.   All three polls gave Gore improved marks on the quality of leadership, which had been a solid Bush advantage for months.

63.   All polls now give him a strong edge over his opponent, although pollsters have a record of consistently overestimating pro-government votes.

64.   As is customary with Japanese opinion surveys, the Kyodo poll did not give a margin of error.

65.   But Noboa dismissed these results, and amid charges of election fraud he said his private poll gave him a three percentage point lead.

66.   But recent polls give him poorer grades for job performance.

67.   Coming just months ahead of a federal election, the poll will give another indication of support levels for federal parties.

68.   For months, polls gave her the highest favorable ratings of any candidate.

69.   For weeks, public opinion polls have given his hawkish opponent, Ariel Sharon, an overwhelming lead.

70.   For months, polls gave Sanin the highest favorable ratings of any candidate.