1.   Despite polls showing Mauro running a distant second to Bush, Hughes said the incumbent is taking the challenger seriously.

2.   When the early returns showed Lebed running a strong third, Anatoly waved at the television.

3.   Polls, however, show Gore running strongly there, and Bush is seeking to plug the dike with a swing through the state today.

4.   Polls, however, show Gore running strongly there, and Bush was seeking to plug the dike with a Sunday swing.

5.   Several other recent New Hampshire polls also show Gore running even with Bradley, or ahead.

6.   With polls showing McCain running ahead of Bush in New Hampshire, the battle over the New York primary ballot has become even more important.

7.   With polls showing McCain running ahead of Bush in New Hampshire, the battle over the New York primary ballot has taken on extra significance.