The Republicans played to the base at their great peril among the middle.

But there are other issues down the road that could cause more problems if the Republicans play hardball.

Democrats have presented no proof that Republicans outside the state played a role.

But the election is many months away, and the Republicans will play hardball.

The Republicans are playing with political fire in restricting benefits for legal immigrants.

Republicans played the same tune after their reversal of fortune.

The Republicans are playing for the court of public opinion, acting like the entire nation is the grand jury.

Republicans have played the game just that hard in past transitions.

How do you think the Republicans would play this in their political ads?

But the Republicans have played the game differently and continue to do so.