41.  But Coppersmith is hoping a strong turnout will help make a local case for commitment by the national party in the fall election.

42.  But Sun City Republicans say their loyalty is at risk, as national party leaders plan to overhaul and perhaps cut Social Security and Medicare.

43.  But the candidates and the national party leaders have an obligation to see that the commission debates are nailed down before any others are added to the schedule.

44.  But the association will not have the power to get the states in line without considerable support from the national parties.

45.  But the laws explicitly prohibit federal officeholders, political candidates, or national parties from soliciting soft money for state and local parties.

46.  But Schroeder succeeded in breaking the logjam by offering extra money to state governments and persuading Christian Democrats in a handful of key states to defy their national party.

47.  But tobacco firms have sponsored several major events for the national party and other states.

48.  But the official emphasized that candidates this fall will be less dependent on the president and the national party for money.

49.  By contrast, many Republican challengers for the House who are considered long shots are being lavished with resources from the national party.

50.  By law, the national political parties are not supposed to use these unregulated and unlimited contributions to boost a specific candidate.