Layoffs Frustrate Politicians Both Democrats and Republicans are battling about what messages they want to send to increasingly edgy voters.

Democrats, sensing an advantage in running against him, are battling in court to keep it there.

Democrats are battling a perception that they are fighting a losing battle, particularly after Saddam Hussein's capture in Iraq.

The Democrats who control the Assembly are battling to preserve programs in New York City.

Democrats battled to save it, saying they had never interfered with appropriations for the Bush and Reagan White Houses.

But the Democrats have not been battling over an issue like taxes or crime; instead, personal vendettas have played a prominent part in the campaign.

Republicans and Democrats battled over the legislation for nearly two years and still had disagreements over it.

Democrats are also battling in the 13th District in the Lindenhurst-Wyandanch area.

Mr. Hudnut was first elected in 1975, and seven Democrats are battling for a chance to face him.

Republicans and Democrats will also be battling over another group, the youngish professionals, commonly called "yuppies."