Here then, in a nonpartisan effort to help the Republicans put on a better show, are some suggestions.

There is "no blood lust in the country at the moment," as a prominent Republican put it.

"The Republicans haven't raised money or put together a campaign in that district."

Republicans put it at the top of their legislative agenda.

Democratic leaders hoped that the radical Republicans would put forth a ticket in the election.

Other Republicans also put an emphasis on the war effort.

But it sure beats the Republicans putting a camera in your bedroom.

"This is a campaign about change and the Republicans are putting in the ultimate insider."

But the Republicans have put us between a rock and a hard place.

The Republicans by contrast put much of the emphasis on the tax cuts.