1.   By firmly opposing the nominee, Gramm pushed Dole, his chief rival for the GOP nomination, to come out against Foster as well.

2.   Democrats have vowed to oppose conservative nominees, particularly for any vacancies that might occur on the Supreme Court.

3.   Gramm said he opposes the nominee because of questions about the number of abortions he has performed.

4.   He opposed so many nominees that, according to his aides, he cannot remember all their names.

5.   The two defeated nominees were opposed mainly by Republicans.

6.   At a party meeting Tuesday, Yabloko members confirmed that they will oppose the nominee.

7.   Communist Party leader to oppose presidential nominee.

8.   If the parliament opposes the nominee three times, Yeltsin is empowered to dissolve the body.