Virginia was one of the first Southern states to break away from its traditional Democratic roots.

Much of the territory now in the district began shaking off its Democratic roots far sooner than the rest of Texas.

It is true that recent Republican victories in southern states like Georgia reflect the substantial, though gradual, drift of the region away from its Democratic roots.

But if Catholic voters honestly examine the issues of consequence in this election, they may find themselves returning to their Democratic roots in 2004.

The liberal opposition has tried to portray the Clinton Administration as unfaithful to its Democratic roots.

It cast aside its Democratic roots far sooner than most of the other areas of the state.

She has returned to her Democratic roots with gusto, sporting Clinton bumper stickers in front and back of the car.

Despite his family's deep Democratic roots, Watts broke ranks.

This state's Democratic roots run as deep as its coal mines.

Maybe the mayor was reverting to his Democratic roots.