They said it showed Democrats could compete in Southern states where President Bush is popular.

In the 20's, Congressional Democrats competed with Republicans to cut upper-bracket and corporate taxes.

Seven Republicans and two Democrats competed in today's special election.

This is the first time Democrats can compete everywhere.

Since then the Democrats and Republicans have been competing with one another to expand or further refine this package of benefits.

The money is intended to help Democrats compete in more districts as they fight to win control of Congress.

Four major Democrats and two Republicans now compete in earnest for their parties' slots.

Democrats cannot compete in counties in which they do not field candidates.

But in what is shaping up as an extraordinarily spirited race, three Republicans and two Democrats are competing to succeed him.

Republicans and Democrats are competing in attacks on judges.