21.   The issue is one the General Assembly, like many legislatures, avoids, fearing voter backlash.

22.   The polls, in fact, found a potential for a voter backlash should jobs disappear after tax cuts have been given to companies.

23.   The potential for voter backlash has made some media advisers wary, and that may be why the campaigns are more adventurous with format than with policy issues.

24.   They say a prolonged fight is not good for the country or the financial markets and that it could result in a fierce voter backlash against officeholders.

25.   They fear voter backlash against any heavy-handed negative attacks.

26.   This is where Republicans have scored their greatest political gains and where they must deliver or risk voter backlash.

27.   While he did not discuss the results, party officials said it showed that there would have been some voter backlash if he had named himself.

28.   With the attendant publicity, a campaign would be considered overkill and possibly bring a voter backlash.

29.   Polls also suggest a voter backlash against negative advertising.

30.   Apparently fearing a voter backlash, the opposition Labor Party backed the policy.