1.   Despite a strong turnout of punters from Ireland, even the pubs say they had to work harder to take money.

2.   A Green strategist said he needs a strong turnout from blacks to win.

3.   A strong turnout against the constitution this weekend could propel the party to a strong showing in April.

4.   But a series of electoral reforms -- including allowing international observers for the first time -- seemed to instill confidence and resulted in the strong turnout, Wright said.

5.   But Coppersmith is hoping a strong turnout will help make a local case for commitment by the national party in the fall election.

6.   But Latinos here overwhelmingly tend to vote Democrat, so a strong turnout by them could make up the deficit, she said.

7.   But many Republican officials privately acknowledge that they do not want a strong turnout among black voters.

8.   But opponents of the bill say they can win with a strong turnout in urban areas, especially among black voters.

9.   But the strong turnout was not the only measure of this election.

10.   Cavanagh noted, however, that a strong African-American turnout in Detroit could overshadow an otherwise tight contest fought in the suburbs, and hand the state to Gore.