Some Democrats worry that their party is particularly vulnerable.

Democrats, privately, worry about following a weakened governor into a another tough budget season.

Democrats worried that the Mayor was holding onto his job too long, blocking the ambitions of others.

Some Democrats worried that they had done too much to protect incumbents.

Democrats worry that this cut would cost the state treasury too much.

At the same time, some Democrats worry that their party will once again be seen as the party of higher taxes.

Some Democrats now worry that the growing furor could affect their own elections.

The Republican aides said that if the debate happened now and the bill could become effective quickly, some Democrats might worry about voting for it.

Democrats worry that it could siphon votes from their candidates.

But the realpolitik of producing those new options, many Democrats worry, would be far less appealing.