The Republicans claimed that they had gained from 16 to 30 seats.

But Republicans, especially those in the House, also claimed victory today.

Today the Republicans claimed perfect unity in their party, but at the same time announced two moves designed to improve it.

Republicans claimed that the statement was indicative of Obama's support for big government.

And the Republicans claim that their bottom line is a bigger dent in the deficit.

"The Republicans could always claim that they were the party capable of handling the economy," he said.

Republicans claimed 109 of the 150 Assembly seats in 1947.

Republicans are blamed but do not claim the attack.

It is a telling political fact that the Republicans are claiming credit for the increase in education spending.