But die-hard supporters of the plan say it would be hard to get Congress to go along.

On this one vote, many of Bush's die-hard supporters have abandoned him.

Mr. Reagan had a band of die-hard supporters who could be counted upon no matter what.

The remaining soldiers, die-hard supporters of the Shah, held out in the citadel.

"We lost a lot of people who were die-hard supporters and that's why - because of the intimidation," he said.

But if the party wins big on Sunday it will be because its elderly, die-hard supporters turn out in big numbers and vote.

Already he had the reputation as a die-hard supporter of the Fireclown.

After several days only a few remaining soldiers, die-hard supporters of the Shah, held out in the citadel.

But campaign finance legislation is an issue that has relatively few die-hard supporters in Congress.

Athena often performs at Fenerbahçe football games, being die-hard supporters of the club.