71.   NEA President Bob Chase has said his union is endorsing more GOP candidates this year in races for governor and seats in Congress.

72.   Other known candidates this year are U.S. President George W. Bush and British premier Tony Blair, The Salvation Army and former New York mayor Rudolf Giuliani.

73.   Rookie of the year candidate Jarome Iginla had the only goal for the Flames, who lost for the fifth time in their last six visits to Long Island.

74.   The candidates this year reflect the shifting center of gravity in Indian politics, away from the highborn elite of northern India toward the traditionally disenfranchised minority.

75.   The unrepentant Gairy has fielded one of the gang leaders as a legislative candidate this year.

76.   They will use the issue as a litmus test for congressional candidates this year.

77.   This scenic little town has been bypassed by candidates this year.