Even some Republicans view the events here as, at the least, politically potent.

Republicans viewed his as a pickup opportunity and poured resources into the race.

I have learned a lot about the way both Republicans and Democrats view the debate before us.

It is a fight that Republicans especially view as defining the parties in both the presidential and legislative elections.

Gibbs retirement opened up a seat that Republicans viewed as a pickup opportunity.

Democrats and Republicans view him as a political centrist who helps bridge partisan divides.

But Republicans view the proposal as muddying an important issue.

And they said that in the long run, Republicans would view the development as a defeat for Democrats, no matter the perception this week.

Republicans view victory here as critical to retaining control of the Senate.

Centrist Democrats and Republicans may view her as too liberal on crime or social issues.