But some national Democratic leaders think they have a better idea.
Democratic leaders, too, are watching, though perhaps not quite ready to back him.
Democratic leaders said they would move ahead on their own.
Democratic leaders in the Senate hope to have a final vote on the trade bill by the end of the week.
Nor is it yet clear if the Democratic leaders themselves will be united in their approach.
These Democratic leaders have not given up, and, for now at least, some of their worry is on hold.
Democratic leaders are working on a plan to save the $23 billion.
But the Democratic leaders say only that they are thinking about the situation.
He can hear Democratic leaders calling for their party to move to the right.
Could Democratic leaders expect any other result on election night?