Her allies say she is more pragmatic than the Republicans realize.

The Republicans, it appears had some understanding of this and realized that the ability to pass judgment on officeholders was essential to party survival.

The Republicans realized that the chances were very much against them.

Other Republicans, however, realize that nuclear threats are now diffuse rather than concentrated in one enemy.

"I hope the Republicans realize that," he said.

Republicans are realizing that they no longer can sell themselves along ideological lines.

Republicans have realized that low taxes and small government are good for everyone, and Democrats just don't get it.

"Republicans who would consider themselves in safe seats are now realizing they might not be so safe."

Republicans realize that such moves would remove minority voters from other districts, where they have been helping to elect white Democrats.

Tonight's result was a spectacular series of reversals as Republicans realized the votes were going against them.