Some legislators warned that local officials would make only their worst land available.

But legislators of both parties are warning Mr. Cuomo not to overplay his hand.

A powerful legislator at the time, Sam Hanna of Dallas County, warned that state funding could be jeopardized for any college with "a communist" on the faculty.

With the state facing possible budget shortfalls, some key legislators warned that the Regents proposal might be a casualty.

Many Republican legislators have already warned the Administration of potential disruption in their states.

Some legislators warned of a consumer backlash.

Fear among politicians of these "attack ads" has become a pervasive and paralyzing force that keeps government from dealing with complex issues, many legislators and others warn.

Mr. Sarwono said there was no chance now that an impeachment motion would go forward, as some legislators have warned.

Senator Sullivan and other legislators warned that the legislature would not take the commission seriously if it recommended that price tag.