But Senator Dale Bumpers, Democrat of Arkansas, called the road project a dangerous precedent.

Even before former Senator Dale Bumpers begins his summation, the Senate arithmetic seems clear.

The first was the announcement in March by another Arkansan, Senator Dale Bumpers, 61, that he would not run.

Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas thought about it, then thought again.

Tonight, he was scheduled to be joined by Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas at a rally here.

In recent months he has been surrounded by Presidential speculation, particularly after Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas decided not to run.

"His departure will leave a substantial void," said Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas.

Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas announced last week that he would not seek the Presidency.

She does know former Senator Dale Bumpers, whose seat she won when he retired.