Her side figured the Republicans would drop the coalition to protect his job.

The Democrats, meanwhile, eagerly seized the labels the Republicans had dropped.

Under this strategy, the Republicans would drop their opposition to proceeding with the bill, allowing debate to get under way on the measure itself.

But many Republicans dropped the word "income" and held that only 1.5 percent would have their taxes increased.

The Republicans, in turn, dropped some demands, including more money for state prisons.

Even if Republicans dropped their foolish tax cut, their five-year deficit reduction would rise to only $486 billion.

"The only question is: will the Republicans drop the ball?"

Republicans dropped their filibuster this afternoon, after the Senate confirmed four judges without a single dissenting vote.

Republicans recently dropped a similar bill under pressures from Democrats and other union supporters.

Rather than let that happen, the Jacobs camp hoped, the Republicans would drop the coalition.