1. Gauging support in Congress is difficult at this point, with lawmakers on both sides of the issue saying they expect a messy fight. 2. It was formed by a messy political fight complete with negative ads between Clinton and his detractors. 3. Now, however, the stage is set for a potentially messy public fight over the pay issue if publicity-minded members decide to wage floor fights. 4. Springsteen later had to go to court in a messy fight to unseat Appel when new manager Jon Landau arrived on the scene. 5. There was the messy fight to choose a chancellor last fall. |