41. Democrats complained that money for public schools was being pushed aside as Republicans pressed for a transportation plan. 42. Democrats complained that parts of the bill were merely meant to counter the solid support Democrats get from unions. 43. Democrats complained that Republicans seemed to be worrying more about employers than patients. 44. Democrats complained that the canvassing board had adopted a rigid standard. 45. Democrats complained that the hiring of Schippers was a thinly disguised effort to beef up the Republican committee staff in anticipation of an impeachment inquiry. 46. Democrats complained that the legislative debate was being dominated by the battle for the Republican nomination. 47. Democrats complained that they had not the foggiest idea what was in the legislation they were being asked to vote on. 48. Democrats have complained bitterly that the Republicans are using the legislature in a purely partisan effort to ensure a victory for Bush. 49. Democrats have complained that their ability to ask questions at these depositions has been severely constrained. 50. Democrats have loudly complained that the forum is inadequate to explain such a complex and controversial plan. |