31.  Each party has talked to about three dozen potential candidates so far, here or in their home states.

32.  Even as the Fidelity Foundation expands nationally, a significant number of its beneficiaries remain in Fidelity's home state, Massachusetts.

33.  Even in his home state, John McCain of Arizona is found to be in a tight race with George W. Bush.

34.  Even in his home state of Utah, people initially greeted his candidacy for president with puzzlement, said state Republican Chairman Rob Bishop.

35.  Even so, Bustamante may have trouble currying favor even with Democrats in his home state.

36.  Even No. 3 quarterback Quincy Woods led USC to a touchdown in his home state.

37.  Even so, Winter, an education reformer in his home state during the 1980s, called for a renewed push to bring the races together in schools.

38.  Even in his home state of Texas, Perot's vote dropped from 1.3 million in 1992 to 378,429 in 1996.

39.  Even in his home state, Missouri, Bill Bradley appears to face daunting odds against Al Gore.

40.  Even in President Ronald Reagan's landslide against Democrat Walter Mondale in 1984, Mondale won his home state of Minnesota.