Democrats had hoped to win back at least three seats this year, but succeeded in retaking just one.
If the whole point of controlling the redistricting process is getting more candidates elected by fewer voters, then the Democrats succeeded.
The Liberal Democrats, which had 50 seats up for re-election, succeeded in winning only 49.
The Democrats succeeded in forcing debate on the bill, but they haven't gotten the patient protections they sought.
Democrats did succeed in getting a specific exemption for aviation safety rules, but it was done in an unusual way.
But Democrats did not succeed entirely on their own terms.
For years, Democrats have succeeded in raising black turnout, and last year they were more successful than ever.
There are those who believe the Democrats cannot succeed without the politics of the sewer.
Republicans doubted that the Democrats would succeed in the end.
If Democrats succeed in placing tighter restrictions on them, then "they can't make as big a profit," he said.