1.   And they could make the difference in a presumably low Democratic turnout.

2.   Ann Lewis, deputy campaign manager for the Clinton-Gore operation, said afterwards the event was designed to maximize a Democratic turnout among women.

3.   A high Democratic turnout might help Democrat Bob Wilson Jr., a former state senator who is facing the favored Republican, Robert Aderholt, a municipal judge.

4.   A weak Democratic turnout not only would boost Republican prospects, but also narrow the gender gap that has helped women in the past three elections.

5.   After all the talk about Democratic crossover voters, McCain was hurt by the small size of the Democratic turnout.

6.   But he also expressed optimism about Democratic turnout.

7.   But the Democratic turnout in Dallas and Harris counties has been comparatively anemic, compared with the Hispanic-dominated Texas border region.

8.   Clinton can and should be of use in targeted appearances to push Democratic turnout in places where he would be an unalloyed asset.

9.   Democratic turnout has been strong across South Texas and lagging in the urban regions.

10.   Democratic turnout tends to lag behind that of Republicans in midterm elections.