But Democrats plan to make a political ruckus and said they hoped to put Republicans on the defensive.

The Administration could have seized the moment and put Republicans on the defensive, but it chose not to.

So it puts Republicans in a very difficult position.

And just like her plan, the Democrats thought it was popular and would put Republicans on the defense.

These disparate trends give the Democrats a natural advantage and should put Republicans on the defensive.

"God put Republicans on this earth to cut taxes."

The two developments put Republicans in Congress on the defensive.

This is an issue that puts Republicans in a particular bind.

The vote put Republicans in a difficult spot.

But the measure puts Republicans on the spot politically, since so many of them have committed themselves to lowering taxes.