Those records are raising thorny questions from state officials, particularly Republicans.
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But lawmakers, particularly Republicans, remain concerned about regulatory mission creep.
Nonetheless, the respect he commands on Capitol Hill, particularly among Republicans, means his comments are a big blow to the White House.
But Oberlander says he thinks Democrats didn't get enough credit for what they did manage to accomplish, particularly after Republicans decided to oppose the entire effort.
The word "amnesty" carries a lot of negative baggage, particularly among conservative Republicans.
"A lot of Republicans, particularly the money and elected officials, worry immeasurably about a Santorum candidacy in the general election, " he said, because of how his personal beliefs would be attacked.
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But Mr. Obama's effort is being launched at a time when he is mounting a particularly public outreach to Republicans on budget issues, but it has been met with consistent skepticism.
Republicans are particularly concerned about the looming defense cuts.
"It's a huge blow to President Obama, and a big boost to the Republicans, particularly to the Tea Party grass roots, " says Dean Clancy, a health specialist at Freedomworks, a conservative campaign group.
WTO's latest ruling will inflame hostility in Congress, particularly among sovereignty-conscious Republicans, towards the global trade body.
Sources from the administration and the Democratic side of Capitol Hill have told CNN that they're becoming increasingly convinced that Republicans -- particularly Iowa Sen.
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But many Americans get much more riled about elitist liberals than they do about elitist Republicans particularly if those liberals embrace the teachers' unions while sending their own children to private schools, or go soft on crime while making sure that they live in the safest bits of town.
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There are the huge and all-too-usual differences in how Democrats and Republicans see these issues, particularly the role of government.
But it's not just Republicans: Many Democrats, particularly in the conservative South and rural West, are vocal gun-rights supporters as well.
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The agreement, and particularly its provisions on sharing government with republicans, paramilitary prisoner releases and reforming the Royal Ulster Constabulary, has deeply divided unionism.
Aides are bracing for a storm of criticism from Republicans on Capitol Hill, particularly at the hearing chaired by Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.) scheduled for today.
Benen rightly argues that this is not because the Solyandra scandal is particularly unique or terrible, but rather because Republicans are really, really skillful at driving the news cycle.
The announcement was greeted with criticism from congressional Republicans and in conservative circles, particularly given IRS testimony last year denying that any political groups were targeted during the 2012 campaign season.
That will help the Republicans in redistricting after the 2010 Census, particularly in states with increasing or shrinking populations and therefore districts to be gained or lost in Congress.
Some Republicans want to bar all lawsuits -- and particularly those in state courts.
But how is the Republicans' game plan playing with all voters, particularly independents?
McCain has particularly been badly outcampaigned in North Carolina and Virginia, a key reason Republicans are scrambling to defend those territories.
What Gates says carries weight on Capitol Hill not because he's particularly cozy with politicians (he's not), but because republicans and democrats seem to hold his reputation as a chief executive and philanthropist in high regard.
And, at the same time, we also know that black representatives, particularly in the House, face a unique set of constraints, because the Republicans basically run the House.
IMF, particularly the Cato Institute and the Heritage Foundation, are trying hard to influence mainstream Republicans.
"Because the anti-tax fervor is so strong in the Republican Party, than it is in the Democratic Party, so while this president wouldn't particularly suffer from backlash among Democrats ... his greater problem would be among independents and Republicans who will then use that, " he said.
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If Walker is reelected, it will embolden Republicans across the country and alert them that a set of tough positions on fiscal issues, particularly relating to pension and benefits, remains viable.
"I believe in a general election, if McCain is positioned to the right on those issues -- particularly cultural issues and immigration -- he'll stand a better chance of winning the swing voters that help Republicans in a general election, " Jeffrey told CNN.
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