71.   In the biggest of the three, Democratic incumbent Sen. John F. Kerry is locked in a very tight race with GOP challenger Gov. William F. Weld.

72.   In some ways, these polls showing a tight race have been a wake-up call for conservatives.

73.   In tight races or races without an entrenched Democrat, anger with Clinton might cost Democrats, he said.

74.   In tight races, Real Connection has little margin for error and is at a distinct disadvantage.

75.   In tight races around the country involving women candidates for governor, they could be the deciding factor.

76.   Instead, they left Monday night with more to think about in a tight race for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

77.   International observers have called for calm, worried that a very tight race and prolonged vote-count could lead to street demonstrations and possible violence.

78.   It also explains why, despite the appearance of a tight race, most observers think Corzine has the better chance of winning.

79.   It was a tight race.

80.   It is perhaps inevitable that in such a tight presidential race volatile events like those in the Mideast would inject themselves into the debate.