The term "Yellow Dog Democrat" refers to someone (typically in the South) who is staunchly loyal to the Democratic party.

They are the "Blue Dog" Democrats who often tilt Republican on economic issues and sometimes on social issues.

Macchiarola self-identified as a Blue Dog Democrat.

Earlier this year, I joined several of my fellow members Blue Dog Democrats in releasing a comprehensive plan aimed at cutting spending and balancing the budget.

Phelps is a Blue Dog Democrat.

(see also Blue Dog Democrats).

He has since called them "Brown Dogs," a play on fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats.

She has described her parents as Yellow Dog Democrats.

The Republicans push for drastic budget cuts and are helped by fiscally-conservative Blue Dog Democrats.

Along with other Democrats in Washington, he is vocal about being a "Blue Dog Democrat."