1.   On the flip side, analysts might be more willing to criticize a company without fear of getting cut out of the information loop.

2.   The DNC underwrites the out-of-state travel and the Gore campaign encourages out-of-state reporters to interview the handful of Texas Democratic officials willing to criticize the popular governor.

3.   Though some agents refuse to even offer an opinion of Miller and No Limit Sports, there is no shortage of those willing to criticize anonymously.

4.   Those willing to criticize Bettman when he shows his worst side must give him full credit when he is at his best.