In 2010, Mills joined several legislative colleagues in switching allegiance from the Democrats to the Republicans.

Mr. Dunne's greatest asset, former legislative colleagues say, is the ability to work with disparate interests and a feel for subtle compromise.

When the Civil War began, he again raised a militia unit and appeared before his legislative colleagues in full uniform.

He announced that he would resign as floor leader and encouraged his legislative colleagues to override the veto.

With backing from protective legislative colleagues, Mr. Ohrenstein has sought dismissal of the charges.

Last Wednesday, his legislative colleagues held a farewell ceremony for him - a love-in, really - that went on for two emotion-packed hours.

Mr. Cook had a rocky history of antagonizing legislative colleagues, members of his staff and top party officials in Utah.

Those officials need to be convinced by their legislative colleagues and our grass roots supporters.

Mr. Stack, along with many legislative colleagues, did not see the leadership's selections until Thursday.

Smooth or not, even Republicans have taken note of the governor's efforts to work with his legislative colleagues.