The Syracuse race is already one of the most contentious in the state.

The Court's order brought new confusion to what was already one of the most contentious political issues in the state.

Health care, the largest part of the budget at $30 billion, has also been the most contentious area in recent years.

It's also turning out to be one of the most contentious.

But the most contentious issue is whether to raise the 28 percent income tax rate and, if so, by how much.

What to do with the money is one of the country's most contentious political issues.

One of the most contentious issues is how to give organized political power to those outside the party.

This third area could be the most contentious part of the administration's case.

The debate was described as the most contentious thus far.

One of the most contentious issues was whether the state would support the church financially.