But the Democratic attack on the opposition often gave way to even angrier exchanges among themselves.

He also asserted that he is closer to the political mainstream than the Democratic attacks on his record suggest.

This is where the Democratic attack will, almost of necessity, get very personal.

He also suggested the timing of various responses to Democratic attacks.

Republicans said they were resigned to similar Democratic attacks throughout the debate.

But he said he also expected continuing Democratic attacks.

But West insisted that the tea party members would hold their ground against Democratic attacks because it is good for the country.

But such efforts will probably prove less effective than an integrated Democratic attack financed by soft money.

Republican state party leaders went on the offensive today against Democratic attacks on corporate wrongdoing.

And they draw satisfaction from being the object of Democratic attacks.