"He's not the best Democrat any of us have seen."
Many Democrats see the vote as a test of the governor's strength.
Democrats still see some hope that the economy will play a determining role in the elections.
Democrats see next year's race as a good opportunity to win the governor's seat, particularly in light of the federal investigation.
At least some Democrats see that this is bad for consumers.
These Democrats can see past their dislike of the president.
Democrats have seen better days in much of the Midwest.
Some Democrats saw the plea bargain as good political news.
Many Democrats saw this as a more serious violation than the tax matter.
Many Democrats see a more fundamental political struggle going on.