Even Mr. Thompson's supporters question the wisdom of letting curators go.

In the campaign, James' supporters questioned Booker's suburban background, calling him a carpetbagger who was "not black enough" to understand the city.

Critics and even some supporters question that decision now.

But even the lawsuit's supporters question their chances in court, and most say it will take a new ballot referendum to reverse the amendment.

De Man's supporters question whether the early writings were really as anti-Semitic as they appear.

Even some supporters question the depth of Mr. Dinkins's support.

By 1986 even Marcos' long-time supporters were publicly questioning him, as were many embarrassed foreign powers.

But Dr. Allawi and his supporters question the assertion that there is no bias.

Even its supporters question whether it can win over consumers quickly enough to build the fan following that Sony and Nintendo enjoy.

His supporters have questioned why he would use the drug on the next-to-last day of the race, when he had an insurmountable lead.