And some Republicans fear that time is against them.

Many Democrats hope so and some Republicans fear they are right.

This should not be a matter of party vengeance, as some Republicans fear.

Republicans fear that education legislation is aimed at too much national control.

Even so, Republicans clearly fear playing into the Democrats' hands.

The Republicans feared the impact that such cuts would have on their constituents.

Many Republicans do fear that the party will be defined by impeachment.

Republicans feared losing support to Democrats could cost the party on the national ticket.

Moreover, some Republicans fear that the bill could cause a backlash among female voters.

But some civic groups believe Republicans fear the more decentralized system would mean a loss of party control.