He is one of the first viable contenders for that office from the state's Gulf Coast region.

'No viable contenders on the political horizon' was the way they put it.

In 11 years in Congress, he had never faced a viable contender.

So far, there were at least two dozen viable contenders for a piece of the power.

Tyson, though no longer a viable contender for the heavyweight title, is still the most recognizable figure in the sport.

"We must show very well there, we have to be seen as a viable contender."

He apparently is no longer a viable contender for the backup job.

That is, if the public buys Foreman as a viable contender.

Her popularity has led to increased speculation that she may well be a viable contender for a future Georgia governor's race.

While this may be a prohibitive cost for a fringe candidate, it is well within the capacity of almost any viable contender.