While the whole enterprise drew ridicule from Republicans, the Democratic response was essentially "look who's laughing now."
The practice could also draw criticism from Republicans in Congress who are trying to abolish affirmative action programs.
Nonetheless, the timing of the change has drawn warnings from both Republicans and Democrats.
Although both found instances of improper registration or voting, they declined to bring charges, drawing criticism from prominent Republicans in their states.
The increasing secrecy is drawing protests from Republicans in Congress and the top federal official who oversees classification.
Still, the numbers were enough to draw attacks from Republicans.
Those contributions drew a response from Republicans, even though they operate similar groups.
The appointment drew protest from Republicans and some Democrats.
The commission's report, which recommended the life-without-parole alternative, drew stinging responses from several Republicans.
Just as in earlier open primaries, he drew strong support from Republicans as well.