61.  Bradley is mounting a stiff challenge to Gore in early primary states, largely because of his support among independents and moderate Democrats.

62.  In two early primary states, New Hampshire and New York, Bradley has pulled into a virtual dead heat with the vice president.

63.  Interviews with a dozen Democrats inside and outside the campaigns suggest Gore remains the party favorite, but Bradley holds appeal in many early voting states.

64.  Kathy Sosa, who helped produce the Spanish spots, said the strategists were expanding on the organizational focus in important early states.

65.  McCain was in the same bracket, although gaining in polls of early primary states.

66.  Muskie tried to run a national campaign from the start, against rivals who concentrated on the early primary states.

67.  The group also plans trips to other early states, such as New Hampshire and California.

68.  The stop in New Hampshire is part of a weeklong swing that also will take Bush to Iowa, South Carolina and Michigan, all early primary states.

69.  Though Bradley trails in national polls, he has pulled into a dead heat with Gore in New Hampshire and New York -- two early primary states.

70.  A general strike paralyzed Kashmir on Saturday as Moslem leaders condemned talks between a senior Indian government team and former rebels on holding early state elections.