Aides predicted that the issue was likely to be fought out in court.

Congressional aides predicted that it would now move quickly through the House.

Congressional aides predicted that the nomination process could take months.

Aides to the Vice President predicted that he could receive about 50 percent.

Congressional aides could not predict whether the higher taxpayer cost would cause members of Congress to withdraw some support from the Bush plan.

Still, his aides predicted that he would remain the administration's point-man on the Middle East, for better or worse.

Mr. Bush's aides and supporters predicted that over time he would yet win more Democrats.

Aides to Mr. Hatch predicted that new state spending would total $3 billion over five years.

And many aides predict that Mr. Clinton might seek health coverage for all children.

Some aides are predicting that he will support Mr. Bloomberg.