| This position was anathema to traditional republicans, since it postulated that reform of the State was possible. |
| This view holds that the British government found itself trying to keep the peace between militant republicans and their loyalist counterparts. |
| However, Ruane believes most nationalists and republicans will vote with their heads on Wednesday. |
| But I also hold the very strong view that republicans need to lead by example. |
| Just because they can point to the prior administration and say they took wads of Enron money does nothing to excuse the republicans. |
| You can also imagine the friends, the republicans, because it was not just artists that came but those that really wanted to shape the future. |
