That would have vastly improved the Democratic prospects of taking over the Senate.

The election occurred shortly after the Cuban missile crisis bolstered Democratic prospects nationwide.

Losing those areas in redistricting would severely harm Democratic prospects in the 13th.

Without sampling, those voters can be left in the 13th District, where they improve Democratic prospects and harm Republican chances.

It's not that Democratic prospects are very good in any of the three states involved.

Democratic presidential prospects are suddenly drowning in a cascade of invitations to candidate forums across the nation over the next six months.

Democratic prospects in five senate and six governors' races are less promising.

Mr. Dean appears to have won the battle, perhaps at the cost of dimming Democratic prospects this year.

Some officials were also concerned that disclosure of the operation could hurt Democratic prospects in the Tennessee elections.

Political analysts believe that turnout will determine Democratic prospects in elections for Congress and many statehouses.