31.  Policy debate is usually drowned out by partisan attacks.

32.  Republicans sought to shelter Starr from partisan attacks.

33.  Republican leaders rallied behind their embattled speaker, calling the charges partisan attacks and minor infractions that should not preclude Gingrich from being re-elected.

34.  Several lawmakers said he methodically addressed each of the accusations against him and portrayed the case as a partisan attack.

35.  Such independence cost her the political immunity from partisan attack that at least partially protected prior first ladies.

36.  The partisan attack against him has hit way wide of their intended mark.

37.  They were surprised when soldiers told them the checkpoints around the city were being closed to prevent the militants from infiltrating and carrying out partisan attacks.

38.  Throughout a year of scandal-related inquiry and partisan attacks, Clinton has managed to retain the support of more than six of every ten Americans.

39.  Whether it lasts or not, Bush should be commended for setting a positive tone and avoiding the harsh partisan attacks of recent GOP conventions.

40.  But Berlusconi and his allies, gathered in southern Italy Saturday for a festive campaign convention, brushed aside criticism as partisan attacks.