71.   But Democrats had argued that the popular vote, not the Legislature, should determine the slate.

72.   But in this fight, he emphasized, the fact that he had won the popular vote was only a moral victory.

73.   But it would bring the Electoral-College vote more in line with the popular vote.

74.   But Kristal Bailey said with such a close election, the popular vote should decide the next president - an action that would have favored Gore.

75.   But later, he noted that if he continued to win the popular vote but lose among Republicans, he would cause a stir within the GOP.

76.   But most New Hampshire mayors are selected by their peers on city councils, not by popular vote, and thus have little need for outside campaign help.

77.   But McCain hopes to beat Bush in the popular vote, which includes Democrats and independents.

78.   But surveys showed a statistical dead heat in the popular vote.

79.   But the rivals are competing mightily for the popular vote in California, which carries no delegates but could be an important lift for McCain.

80.   But the truth is, it took the country awhile to get the knack of picking presidents by popular vote.