But there, too, the Republicans are trying to sort out game plans to win them over.

Republicans are trying to make a clean break with the past.

Republicans are also trying to determine where their money will be best spent.

Republicans are trying to avoid that situation this time around.

Republicans were trying to turn the vote to their advantage as well.

Fourth, even if Republicans try to go it alone, they probably will not agree among themselves.

"Wake them up to what Republicans are trying to do."

Let the Republicans try to make hay out of it.

"The Republicans are trying to create an illusion they're for something but they aren't."

How are the Republicans trying to keep boys from falling into trouble?