He has great influence among moderate Democrats, especially those from oil states.

He is a moderate Democrat with a strong environmental record.

Moderate Democrats say the lack of focus on cultural issues has been a mistake.

Republican leaders have gone first on this proposal, and it has won some support among the moderate Democrats.

"The moderate Democrats will feel pushed out," he said in a television interview.

Moderate Democrats said they were also disappointed, for somewhat different reasons.

In the last two years, he broadened his base of support to include many moderate Democrats.

Both moderate and progressive Democrats have expressed concerns about the bill.

"Obviously, the conservative and moderate Democrats play significantly in our planning," he said.

He was a moderate Democrat who opposed abortion and gun control.