But many Republicans acknowledge there might not be enough additional revenue to make cuts that deep.

And, Republicans acknowledged yesterday, they may not have hit bottom yet.

Republicans acknowledged the potential cost, but vowed to press ahead.

But the Republicans acknowledged that a major problem could be their campaign funds.

The governor's proposal is likely to win public support, even Republicans acknowledged.

Even a conservative Republican can acknowledge a duty to fight recession.

Some Republicans acknowledge privately that there is little political will for further deep cuts in domestic spending.

Moreover, Republicans acknowledge that their best potential candidates decided not to run in several states.

The problem with such a step is that, as some Republicans have acknowledged, it would require steep budget cuts next year.

But Republicans acknowledge that the party has problems, calling them the bitter fruit of success.