Republicans scoffed at the memorandum, calling it an attempt to frighten the public.

Republicans scoff, saying the Democrats are giving them too much credit.

Republicans scoff, but Democrats clearly scent an opportunity to at least blunt their losses.

But the Republicans scoffed at the notion that the defections of three Democrats represented bipartisanship.

Republicans scoff at the notion of a big Democratic resurgence.

Republicans scoff at this notion, of course.

Republicans scoffed at the Democrats' defense.

Republicans scoff at the notion that their plan caused problems with the spending bill.

But Republicans who have been through past battles over tax laws scoff at such ideas.

Republicans have scoffed that the real reason for the delay is that Democrats do not have the votes for their plan.