Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 48 objected 45 opposed 43 expressed concern 42 endorsed 42 disagreed 42 criticized 40 opposes 40 skeptical 40 briefed 40 balked 40 questioned 39 oppose 39 defended 39 denounced 38 advocated 37 angered 36 complained 36 talked 36 praised 36 differed 36 favored 35 consulted 35 resisted 35 lobbied 35 clashed 35 quizzed 35 vetoed 35 proposed 35 rejected 34 protested 34 spoke 34 qualms 34 objections 34 voiced 34 outspoken 34 insisted 33 endorsing 33 campaigned 33 backed 33 championed 33 supported 32 discussed 32 paid tribute 32 endorse 32 adopted 32 applauded 32 decried 32 acknowledged 32 spoken 32 leaning toward 31 debated 31 contradicted 31 infuriated 31 refrained 31 supportive 31 grilled 31 doubted 31 concerned 31 approached 31 rebuffed 31 criticizing 31 approve 31 ran 30 criticizes 30 negotiating 30 hardline 30 inquired 30 met 30 approved 30 criticize 30 adamant 30 voted 30 lawmakers 30 denied 29 oversaw 29 attended 29 backing 29 hesitated 29 knew 29 considering 29 argued 29 conflicted 29 condemned 29 welcomed 29 worried 29 faulted 29 lauded 29 signaled 29 enthusiastic 29 negotiated 29 questioning 29 unanimously approved 29 approving 29 boasted 29 defied 28 mixed feelings 28 incensed 28 wary 28 undecided 28 hinted 28 apprehensive