No Republican even attempted to file, ostensibly assuring him of reelection in November.

The Republicans were attempting to cage votes by people who were likely to vote for the Democratic candidates.

Republicans attempted to block Ravitch from taking the oath of office by seeking a temporary restraining order.

The Republicans also attempted to label Smith as a supporter of the joint statehood movement.

Republicans attempted, unsuccessfully, to push a measure that would discourage even legal immigrants.

Before the Assembly vote today, both Democrats and Republicans attempted to drum up public support at news conferences.

The Republicans have been attempting to portray the Massachusetts Governor as naive on foreign policy.

Due to the lateness of this change, the Republicans unsuccessfully attempted to obtain a court order to delay the election.

Republicans attempt to justify these cuts by claiming the states can run the programs more efficiently, and at less cost.

Nor has there been there evidence that Republicans would attempt to capitalize on the scandal.