21.  But in the private view of other Dole advisers and of independent analysts, Dole is unlikely to make more than a perfunctory effort in New York.

22.  But independent analysts now argue that the scare may have had more to do with ordinary business decisions by energy companies.

23.  But some independent analysts think the filtering of political coverage through journalists has contributed to a national cynicism about politics.

24.  But some independent military analysts say Congress may be overreacting to a problem that has yet to be fully analyzed.

25.  But the allegation that President Clinton coached an alleged former lover to commit perjury is causing members of Congress and independent analysts to take the issue much more seriously.

26.  But the damage to his image was done, as reflected in coverage Tuesday in the Russian media and the commentary from independent analysts.

27.  But some independent analysts and Democrats say Cheney may have a few chinks in his political armor.

28.  But some independent analysts said the move was potentially troublesome to Clinton.

29.  But the document would be truly important if someone besides Lewinsky was involved in its drafting, something that virtually every independent analyst who has read it believes.

30.  But these officials complain, and some independent analysts agree, that GOP office-seekers face a substantial additional threat this year.