This was demonstrated at the recent conference on population in Cairo, where American delegates won praise from former critics on many issues.

The first to claim 2,169 delegates wins the nomination; without a single vote yet cast, Mr. Gore is nearly a quarter of the way there.

Paul also managed a delegate win in Nevada, with 88% of delegates supporting him.

Most delegates won their state crown on the first attempt; however, eight contestants had competed previously.

Carter had a slight advantage and enough delegates to win the nomination.

When delegates met in Philadelphia, Taylor secured 171 votes and won the nomination easily.

Every delegate won will be attached to a candidate that is guaranteed to still be "in the running".

Although no delegate from Louisiana has ever won the Miss America title, four have placed first runner-up.

He would probably need half the delegates to win the nomination, which even Ms. Rickey sees as unlikely.

One delegate later won a Miss America state title.