Democrats predict a "race to the bottom," as states rush to dismantle welfare programs.

Democrats had predicted many of the problems, he said.

Republicans and Democrats alike predict that Congress will make substantial changes in the health care system next year.

Democrats predicted that he would coast to re-election in 2002.

Some Democrats predicted that an amendment to restore the money would trigger a floor debate.

Democrats have predicted that it would be closer to $8 billion.

Democrats are generally skeptical and predict savings at the lower end of that range.

However, the plan was left open for changes before a final vote next week, which Democrats predicted they would win.

Democrats and Republicans predicted that the spending request would be approved.

But Democrats predict that will not be the case this time around.