It was the most sweeping move yet seen on the city's electoral freedoms, with even moderate democrats targeted.

Many Republicans, and even some moderate Democrats, have sided with the industry.

The moderate Democrats who would neither fight nor favor slavery, nominated Douglas.

Several moderate Democrats, including some from coal-consuming states, likely will oppose the bill.

Kentucky has a history of electing moderate Democrats to statewide office.

A handful of moderate Democrats in tough re-election fights will likely vote with Republicans.

Many Republicans and moderate Democrats in Congress fear the regime would result in higher energy prices.

But moderate Democrats have distanced themselves from the proposal, including presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden.

But she urged caution - focusing too narrowly on specific demographic groups risks alienating moderate Democrats.

The Senate approved the measure in March, where it garnered support from Republicans and moderate Democrats.

Buttigieg's plan is similar to other moderate Democrats' healthcare proposals, because it does not eliminate private insurance.

Moderate Democrats might not back that approach.

But Reid's problem was not just Republican opposition, as some moderate Democrats also voiced opposition to Reid's bill.

A number of moderate Democrats had hoped Pelosi, a leading liberal, would do that after the 2010 election.

But concern is mounting among some Republicans and moderate Democrats who had hoped for more at this stage.

They will be key to deciding the outcome, along with the actions of a handful of moderate Democrats.