Most of all, though, the poll underscored the impression that the election has not made much of an impression on New Yorkers.

The current poll "underscores how little fundamental confidence Americans have in this economy," Mr. Kelly said.

The poll also underscores how Mr. Perot has become a bit player in this campaign.

The poll underscored, in a scientific way, the remarkable nature of the race.

A poll that the Siena Research Institute plans to release on Wednesday underscores some of the difficulties Mrs. Pirro faces.

The poll underscored an oddity of Texas politics.

The poll also underscored why even some Republicans fear that the commercials capitalizing on Mr. Clinton's troubles could backfire.

Instead, the poll underscored the power of the Napster brand.

Two polls released this week underscored that point.

But the poll also underscored a potential vulnerability for Mr. Giuliani: voters were evenly split over whether he had the right disposition to be a senator.