1.   Angry Democrats blamed the defeat on Republican presidential politics and strong opposition from anti-abortion groups.

2.   A defeat they blame on meddlesome interference by politicians.

3.   A wistful Majoli called the hot, windy conditions difficult but blamed the defeat on her too-breakable serve.

4.   Clinton blamed the defeat on National Rifle Association lobbying efforts to block an assualt weapon ban that is included in the bill.

5.   Clinton blamed the defeat on National Rifle Association lobbying efforts to block an assault weapons ban that is included in the bill.

6.   County officials blamed the defeat on a failure to inform voters and an economy sinking into recession.

7.   He blames the defeat on special interests.

8.   Nothstein blamed his defeat in Atlanta on becoming overconfident against Fiedler.

9.   She voted to eliminate Boesch, who later blamed his defeat on momentarily losing his grip on the pole.

10.   Sunday, McCain blamed his defeat on being outspent.