Conservative Republicans, as might be expected, show the most enthusiasm.

"I think Republicans are showing greater and greater caution about this issue."

"But Republicans and Democrats have shown that is no longer any embarrassment."

Republicans showed themselves unable or unwilling to compete based on ideas alone.

But yesterday Republicans and Democrats showed they could work together.

But Republicans have shown little enthusiasm for the initiative so far.

This looks like it really will be the year when Republicans show their ar***s (true faces) for all the world to see.

Republicans reacted with fury to the decision and showed no sign of even preparing to give up.

However, when it comes to the exercise of rights they don't like, these same Republicans have shown less enthusiasm, even hostility.

Still, neither Republican has so far shown the political skills or temperament necessary to be mayor.