Unemployment in the area, a traditionally Democratic enclave that includes Sherman, Tex., is on the rise.

Webb County (Laredo), for instance, one of the most Hispanic and Democratic enclaves in the state, supported Mattox.

Virtually no leading Democrat expects a Ferrer victory at this point, however, since Mr. Bloomberg appears to be ahead in traditionally Democratic enclaves.

Mr. Garner's status as an increasingly prominent Republican also did him no favors in such a heavily Democratic enclave, Mr. Hall said.

It is: 'Look what's happening in a traditional Democratic enclave.

Why should a campaign manager direct resources based on a hunch when there is consumer data that can flush out Republicans living deep in Democratic enclaves?

Long Beach is a Democratic enclave in a Republican county, once heavy with Jewish and elderly residents.

When the committee chose the band from the Democratic enclave of Jackson Hole, the Broncs bucked.

And Long Beach is a Democratic enclave in a county dominated by Republicans.

Mr. Gormley is a moderate Republican who runs strongly among the Democratic enclaves of Atlantic City.