21.   Democrats counter that Republicans realize they need to do something to placate angry voters who will otherwise turn out in droves to vote them out of office.

22.   Democrats countered on Wednesday with the testimony of Clinton state department officials who said not only was the deal not improperly executed, it has reaped benefits for America.

23.   Democrats countered that forcing the government into default will not solve the federal deficit.

24.   Democrats countered that personal accounts would drain money from a system that poor people and women rely on most.

25.   Democrats countered that the budget plan was dishonest and reckless.

26.   Democrats countered that the Republican proposals would be anything but painless.

27.   Democrats countered with internal Republican National Committee documents.

28.   Democrats will counter with their own legislation seeking a straightforward drug benefit added to the existing Medicare program, giving seniors a discount when they buy their prescriptions.

29.   Democrats are countering with short-term tax breaks for businesses that get people back to work and increase their payrolls.

30.   Democrats counter that Republicans are simply trying to raid Medicare to pay for their political promises of a balanced budget and hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts.