31.  The man dressed as a cigarette has been a constant street-theater statement of Democratic attacks on Dole for taking campaign contributions from tobacco companies.

32.  Until now the Republican response to the Democratic attacks was minimal.

33.  And House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, said Democratic attacks would have no impact on the voters.

34.  At a press conference Friday, Gingrich said Democratic attacks on his book deal would not affect his support of the bailout.

35.  But following Democratic attacks on Bush for including Medicare surpluses in a contingency fund, Nussle said his budget will set Medicare funds aside.

36.  Congressional Republicans hope limits on Western electricity prices will blunt Democratic attacks over soaring energy costs that have worried some GOP lawmakers facing re-election next year.

37.  Democratic attacks on Ashcroft and Chavez previewed likely bruising confirmation hearings.

38.  He urged the crowd to call friends and neighbors to debunk Democratic attacks.

39.  House Banking Committee Chairman Jim Leach said in a letter Thursday that Democratic attacks on House speaker Newt Gingrich had soured the atmosphere in congress.

40.  Beating a tactical retreat in the face of Democratic attacks, Republicans Thursday offered more money for child care in their bill to dismantle the welfare system.