Democratic legislators said they would not support such a move.

At least a couple of Democratic legislators agreed with her.

That could happen in this election, especially since one Democratic legislator decided not to run again.

In addition, some key Democratic legislators have expressed reservations with the plan.

The lobbyists also have close ties with several other Democratic legislators.

And many Democratic legislators are eager to see the money restored.

The Democratic legislators say they have seen no groundswell of public support for the plan.

Democratic legislators said the Mayor never made any attempt to lobby them.

"The state police don't have to lobby much," said one Democratic legislator.

"He didn't really get involved until some Democratic legislators raised a ruckus."