The plan also included a drastic increase in the budget for education, something that would appeal to traditional Democrats.

But the negotiations are tricky because raising the amount of foreign aid, to appeal to Democrats, could cost Republican votes.

The approach has allowed him to mount a campaign to appeal to Democrats who feel that the party's centrist shift has left them abandoned.

"I think Bush can appeal to Democrats," she said.

Running as a moderate with business experience, he appealed to Democrats and Republicans despite having little name recognition.

It should also appeal to Republicans and Democrats alike.

"He took Republican issues, and that appealed to conservative Democrats."

He also appealed to fellow Democrats for support.

The Governor attempts to appeal to Democrats and liberals who will never vote for her while hoping that conservatives stick with her.

Mr. Ferrer's first steps yesterday were in the direction of trying to appeal to white Democrats.