61.  As many local residents enjoy pointing out, one president from Tennessee, James K. Polk, did not carry his home state in 1844.

62.  For instance, he has steadfastly supported the federal tobacco program, a boon for his home state.

63.  For instance, Senate candidates would get a 50 percent discount on TV time if they raise the majority of their campaign money in their home states.

64.  For Gorton's part, he has grumbled about the plan to demolish the two dams on the Elwha, which flows through his home state.

65.  Fiore will return to his home state of New Jersey Monday night for the 49ers' game against the Jets.

66.  First and most importantly, it's the home state of President Bush.

67.  First Bush traveled to Tennessee on Friday to highlight the fact that some polls now show him leading Gore in Gore's home state.

68.  Fletcher, a sophomore who averaged 5.9 yards per carry last year, is facing blackmail charges in his home state of Connecticut.

69.  Florida, my old home state, is still on the front page . . . and most every other page.

70.  For starters, Young America is based in South Portland, Maine, home state of CEO John Marshall.