A group of moderate, well-known Republicans recently announced their support for Mr. Locke.

Mr. Romney's father was a well-known Republican.

Anybody who's been a well-known Republican is clocking the guy.

Mr. Taylor appears to be have been among the best paid of the well-known Republicans who profited from Federal housing programs.

But at least one well-known Republican didn't make the cut.

Some well-known Republicans came out in support of a comprehensive plan, and argued that progress was possible.

Many well-known Republicans said that they viewed Mr. Dole as a leader who could help pull the party together.

The Leadership Forum named an advisory board this week that includes dozens of well-known Republicans, many of whom can be counted on to raise $25,000 or more.

Few other well-known Republicans have spoken out.

Why, that would violate a presidential order dating back to President Gerald Ford, a well-known Republican.