71.   Buchanan predicted that a New Hampshire win would propel him to the Republican presidential nomination.

72.   Buchanan, a conservative commentator, bolted the Republican Party last October after two unsuccessful runs for the GOP presidential nomination.

73.   Buchanan said that his struggle for the Reform Party presidential nomination has been boosted by the angry departure of Gov. Jesse Ventura from the party.

74.   Botts said she was not firmly committed in the race for the Republican presidential nomination but liked Bush a lot.

75.   Bowman is running for the Reform Party presidential nomination.

76.   Bush accepting the Republican presidential nomination.

77.   Bush continued to remain tight-lipped about whether he would seek the GOP presidential nomination.

78.   Bradley is considered a possible Gore challenger for the Democratic presidential nomination.

79.   Bush had a successful legislative session, putting him on the course that has led him to front-runner status for the GOP presidential nomination.

80.   Bradley, running for the Democratic presidential nomination, lost to Vice President Al Gore Tuesday in the New Hampshire primary.