But, you know, racial profiling practically began in New Jersey, Senator Bradley.
But he issued the first of numerous one-line attacks: "You know, racial profiling practically began in New Jersey, senator".
Indeed, Mr. Bloomberg practically began his address by jabbing a sly elbow toward some of the presidential candidates, criticizing those who had suddenly "embraced xenophobia".
Downhill skiing practically began here and some of the world's most dramatic climbs - on the Eiger's looming north face - held crowds captive on the Bellevue terrace.
It was only fitting that a primary effort by both Mr. Lamont and Mr. Lieberman that practically began on the Web should end there, too.
When Mr. Bradley said in this year's Democratic primary that President Clinton should sign an executive order banning racial profiling, Mr. Gore countered sharply: "Racial profiling practically began in New Jersey, Senator Bradley".
A WORD FOR NEW JERSEY: Vice President Al Gore was trying to take a swipe at Bill Bradley, a former senator from New Jersey, when he said in the debate on Monday night, "Racial profiling practically began in New Jersey".
He called Mr. Bradley "desperate" and in a few rehearsed zingers said he was "the only Democrat in America who misses Ken Starr" and nearly accused him of initiating racial profiling, saying, "Racial profiling practically began in New Jersey, senator".
New York State approved the construction of three Indian casinos for the old resort areas here in the Catskills more than two years ago, and people in the area practically began to count the money they expected to get from gamblers and construction projects and new jobs.
When Mr. Gore challenged Mr. Bradley's commitment to ending racial profiling by saying, "Racial profiling practically began in New Jersey" -- a reference to Mr. Bradley's home state -- the crowd erupted in both catcalls and cheers, making it impossible to hear Mr. Gore from the upper tiers for a full minute.
