1.   A look at the delegate rules in key states, and how they work to the advantage or disadvantage of Dole, Buchanan, Alexander and Forbes.

2.   A look at the delegate rules in key states, and how they work to the advantage or disadvantage of Dole, Buchanan, Alexander, and Forbes.

3.   Delegate selection rules in Rhode Island and Connecticut are more favorable toward McCain, who can submit a slate he desires in those states.

4.   One key provision would give the Republican National Committee the authority, which it now lacks and the Democratic committee has, to alter delegate selection rules between conventions.