Democrats, who led the efforts to change the nominating system in the 1970's, are now happy to let the Republicans assume that risk first.
It is the longest break since the Republicans assumed the majority in January and the battle with the Governor was joined.
Tennessee is a state in which Republicans cannot assume Democrats cannot capture an open Senate seat.
Why did Republicans assume there was a Moral Majority?
In 2012, a third Republican, Phil Bryant, assumed the office.
Since the Republicans assumed control of Congress in January 1995, they have completed the appropriations process before the deadline only once.
For the moment, the Republicans have assumed the victim's pose.
He was chosen minority leader in 1994, when Republicans assumed control.
In their maneuvering today, Republicans assumed they would keep control of the House.
Republicans assume Mr. Ray would run on the right side of the party spectrum, although he has not publicly declared his views.