Notebook

By Ann Marie Bonardi, Val Castronovo, Daren Fonda, Benjamin Nugent, Michele Orecklin, Victoria Rainert, Julie Rawe, Eric Roston, Josh Tyrangiel

WINNERS & LOSERS

[WINNERS]

MARTIN SHEEN West Wing Prez sees ratings soar. But can liberal show survive a W. Administration?

RICHARD GEPHARDT Mr. Speaker? House takeover looks good for Dems as G.O.P. stalls on end-of-session work

SCOTT MCNEELY Sun CEO's stock soars. Hey, this network computing thing just might work out after all

[LOSERS]

ALI MOHAMED Ex-U.S. Army soldier admits role in embassy bombings. They kick out gays but not this guy?

ALLEN IVERSON Hoopster-rapper agrees to fade out offensive lyrics. Caution: people may expect talent now

WILLIAM ARCHER Bush's TX health czar blasted for race remarks. Never got the compassion memo, pal?