21.  At a meeting of the national party the other day, Jim Nicholson was re-elected chairman not because he had a fresh agenda.

22.  Both bills would ban large unlimited donations to the national political parties.

23.  Both national parties are pouring money and effort into the race.

24.  Both national parties are watching it and other Southern races closely, with Aderholt being invited to a meeting with Gingrich and other Republican leaders this week.

25.  Both national parties poured big money into the Virginia and Mississippi contests.

26.  Both major national parties have spent heavily in New Hampshire, as have lobbying groups.

27.  Both national parties are pouring money into the race, particular the Republicans.

28.  Both national parties refuse to seat delegates chosen in open primaries, arguing that the practice skews the political system.

29.  Both national parties, their sights set mainly on redistricting, thought they saw special opportunity there since open seats are generally easier to go after than occupied seats.

30.  Both national parties said Atlanta will not suffer in future bids for having withdrawn this year.