71.   And they could affect the contours of the next presidential election, especially the fortunes of Vice President Al Gore.

72.   Another complication is that both parties have been picking their candidates for the next election, and it would be difficult to reverse that process and cooperate.

73.   Any politician who asks American boys and girls to die for the sake of Hong Kong or Taiwan would be involuntarily retired in the next election.

74.   As always, the United States has a great interest in whether Japan can fulfill its promises for reform in the next election cycle.

75.   As a result, cries for protectionism will be raised during the next election campaign.

76.   As early as the next presidential election, the Hispanic constituency will be crucial.

77.   Assad also needs to act before the next American elections and while Barak has a mandate to return captured Syrian territory.

78.   Assuming the deficit reduction is not ahead of schedule, taxes would increase again just as the next presidential election cycle begins four years from now.

79.   Ben Nelson, the governor of Nebraska, might want to beware of a potential challenger in his next election.

80.   Better still, perhaps we should wait for the next presidential election.