That he opposed Jesse Helms and his racist attacks on Governor Hunt, his probable opponent in the next election.

Stewart's probable opponent would be Lewis.

"Cadet, explain why you have come to class wearing the uniform of our probable military opponent!"

It cannot be true that a candidate tries to show the moral and policy differences between himself and a probable opponent!

Senator Patrick J. Leahy of Vermont is regarded as a probable opponent.

By comparison with his probable 1996 opponent, Mr. Clinton has a sunny, outgoing, camera-friendly personality, which worked famously well for him in 1992.

Mr. Giuliani, who is Mrs. Clinton's probable opponent, also made several jokes about her seeking office in a state where she has never lived.

Maurice Blocker or Simon Brown are probable opponents.

Mr. Bush's probable Democratic opponent, Senator John Kerry, shot back with a critique of the war.

Kenneth Fisher, unlike his probable opponents, has also made headway in raising campaign funds.