Democrats reacted with glee at the prospect of an intramural fight in the Republican Party.
But with many details of the investigation still unclear, Democrats were generally reacting cautiously.
Democrats reacted with extraordinary bitterness to today's decision.
Democrats reacted to the possibility of a special session next week with dismay, although not with surprise.
At least two Democrats who joined the administration to champion the previous education bill reacted cautiously without rejecting the new plan altogether.
Democrats reacted angrily to the Republican move, in an unexpectedly protracted race that is becoming increasingly bitter.
What is critical is how Democrats react to these arguments.
But Democrats reacted skeptically to his plans, expressing concern that continued tax cuts would only end up hurting education in the state.
And both Republicans and conservative Democrats have reacted to news of his budget plans by criticizing him for cutting too little.
But Democrats reacted quickly to what many viewed as a flawed scheme to meet the court order.