1.   Among the many rumors involving him is one floating his name as a candidate for the Phoenix Suns job.

2.   And nary a name has been floated to replace Floyd Hall after he retires from Kmart.

3.   But by floating their names, they might gain the kind of attention that would translate into support for a lower office.

4.   Fans in the White House have floated his name as a potential successor to chief of staff Erskine Bowles.

5.   Famous names are floated one day, only to be shot down the next.

6.   How come Boston College showed no interest when Bulger had his name floated for the presidency there?

7.   McConnell, who earlier floated his name as a possible Majority Leader candidate, now appears interested only in the campaign post.

8.   Most of the prospects came here hoping to sign up activists for possible campaigns, while some came simply to float their names.

9.   Other names were floated Wednesday for leadership posts.

10.   Other names were floated, but all were considered hopeless.