1.   And the Florida dispute could inspire similar suits in other closely fought states.

2.   One traditional approach has been to seek someone from a closely fought state with a lot of electoral votes.

3.   The battle over licensing is being fought state by state.

4.   The battle over school financing is being fought state by state because the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge grounded in the Bill of Rights.

5.   Tens of thousands of voters in this closely fought state are being peppered with automated calls from celebrities.

6.   That brought to a prudent point a political suspense story that may not be resolved until recounts take place in Florida and other closely fought states.

7.   The presidential campaign is fought state to state, and so, too, is its advertising.