81.   The Dole camp doubtless hopes that the agreement Wednesday night puts an end to a somewhat embarrassing set of circumstances for the prospective candidate.

82.   The executive committee of each branch meets twice a year to assess prospective candidates.

83.   The first lady, appearing twice with President Clinton at the White House, struck the partisan themes of a prospective Senate candidate.

84.   The prospective candidates in the Senate race in New York reach a minor milestone Friday, a fund-raising deadline that is turning into much more than an accounting exercise.

85.   The prospective Democratic candidates who do not choose to run should review American history and reconsider.

86.   The prospective Republican candidate has spoken admiringly of the judicial record of Justice Clarence Thomas.

87.   To make themselves known, the prospective candidates are beginning to open campaign headquarters around the state and assemble men and women to run their efforts.

88.   To jump-start efforts to choose his team, Ashcroft in recent days initiated a series of meetings with a number of prospective candidates for senior posts.

89.   Unlike some other prospective candidates who have declined to join the race partly due to distaste over raising money, Gramm seems to revel in the task.

90.   Unlike the other prospective candidates who plan to speak at the dinner, Martin has not courted activists or publicly spoken about a potential bid.