This meant that the Democrats now shared the parliamentary balance of power with two Independent senators.
Democrats and independent analysts share the sense that Republicans have an opportunity to win the governor's race this year.
Many Democrats share that view, saying they would have preferred a harder line from the leadership.
Democrats and Republicans share credit for years of misguided Central American policy.
Many Democrats share his views of the bill taking shape in conference.
What went before, both Republicans and Democrats share blame in.
The Democrats share power; they do not seek it.
The Republicans and Democrats alike share in his contributions.
So they are trying pressure the Democrats to share the burden, aides say.
Democrats (67%-30%) and Republicans (65%-31%) shared virtually the same opinion.