41.  Another would have banned soft money donations to the national political parties but not to the state parties.

42.  Another hurdle could come from Democrats, who espouse the cause of reform, but who tend to be more reliant on soft money.

43.  As a rule, Republicans raise much more soft money than Democrats.

44.  As the soft money rolls in, the parties are spending it as quickly as they can.

45.  Asked Tuesday about the criticism from the two groups, Giuliani said no soft money had yet been spent to assist his candidacy.

46.  Asked why the Democrats keep raising soft money despite his support for legislation that would end the practice, Clinton bristled.

47.  Aside from contributing a few million dollars in soft money to the party of your choice, you need to vote to have a voice.

48.  At the heart of the bill is a ban on soft money, the unlimited donations that can be made to political parties by corporations, unions and individuals.

49.  At the heart of the bill is the ban on soft money.

50.  At one time or another, Clinton and Gore have decried soft money.