1.   Democrats contend Republican cutbacks in social programs are too large and would be used primarily to pay for tax cuts for the rich and increases in defense spending.

2.   Democrats contend that he ought to be thrown off the ballot over it.

3.   Democrats contend that Mexican trucks are unsafe and pose a threat on U.S. highways, and they are pushing a measure to raise safety requirements on the Mexican vehicles.

4.   Democrats contend that the last provision will weaken unions, and it is the target of their filibuster.

5.   Democrats contend that the money saved from Medicare will be used to balance the federal budget and cut taxes for wealthy people.

6.   Democrats contend that the only way to be sure is to check birth certificates or passports.

7.   Democrats contended that the Republican leadership had organized the votes in such a way to guarantee their failure.

8.   Democrats contended the block grant funding, which has few strings, could be abused by cities.

9.   Democrats contended there have been enough hearings on the issue of gun control and another is not needed.

10.   Democrats contend Republicans want to use money from the cutbacks to pay for tax cuts for the rich.