The search is still on for a new chief executive, but no clear front-runner has emerged to lead the company's 475,000 employees.

Another official added, "The process for choosing between people who are equal clearly takes longer than when you have a clear front-runner."

So he needs a strong showing here to regain his status as the clear Democratic front-runner.

But he is now the clear front-runner for re-election after a wild 13-way race.

Until 18 months ago, he was even the clear front-runner.

"I think there will be a clear front-runner after Tuesday."

Still, the only real hope for the Governor would be that no clear front-runner emerges by then.

Several buyers have expressed an interest, but there is no clear front-runner.

I cannot tell you right now that there is a clear front-runner.

Even though he is the clear front-runner in the election, which takes place Friday, the line was no joke.