And there was deep concern among political professionals and state and local Democrats.

She made sure local Democrats had been mobilized to serve as observers during the marathon session.

Her involvement in the legislative races surprised some local Democrats, including at least one she had worked well with in the past.

So why, then, have almost all local Democrats turned their backs on Nafta?

And local Democrats could still challenge any changes in court.

But with elections a month away, it is giving local Democrats their first hope in years of changing the political balance of power.

It also comes at a time when local Democrats have been exploring nonpartisan avenues to economic development.

The local Liberal Democrats have been behind the campaigns.

Duffy's is a watering hole for local Democrats, and the room has seen its share of smoke.

Cooper entered the Democratic primary along with several other prominent local Democrats.