The White House declined to send anyone to testify at the Democratic event.

Community leaders demanded boycotts of the hotel, a common venue for Democratic events.

He went to a Democratic event at a bookstore.

It will be the most successful Democratic event, by a factor of three.

There was a decided difference between the Democratic and Republican events.

State officials said the dinner raised more than $100,000, a record for a Democratic event in the state.

"All Democratic events will see a big increase next year, no question."

But she has already begun to position herself as a candidate, speaking at several Democratic events.

I didn't see anything quite like it at the two Democratic events I attended this week, either.

By contrast, the Democratic events are open to at least a small number of reporters, although generally not to cameras.