Q. You said you've reached out to Democrats.

"We have always felt we'd be able to reach out to moderate and conservative Democrats," said Bill Kenyon, his press secretary.

Would that more Republicans would "reach out" to Democrats the way Reagan did!

But after Sept. 11, the president reached out to Democrats and they embraced his determination and leadership.

Mr. Lott has also reached out to moderate Republicans and Democrats in the past two weeks.

"In the first few weeks he did reach out to Democrats," Mr. Miller said.

"My guess is she'll reach out to Democrats with appointments," he said.

He was never going to reach out to Democrats.

In an unusual move, he is also reaching out to Democrats and independent voters.

He has a reputation among his Republican colleagues as a conciliator who can reach out to Democrats.