Other states would also be hit, especially those with higher average incomes that tend to be Democratic-leaning states.

But that, like the A.M.T., would hit people in many Democratic-leaning "blue" states.

Some of the people who would be least affected by these proposals live in Democratic-leaning states.

The 2008 election confirmed Pennsylvania's status as a Democratic-leaning state.

Vermont, a Democratic-leaning state in the presidential race, had the most deaths per capita.

Both achieved their first elected position at age 55, as Republican governor of a Democratic-leaning state.

It is tempting, but probably false, to suspect that they seek revenge against Democratic-leaning states.

Democrats may be better positioned to make gains in this cycle, due to the number of Republican Senators in Democratic-leaning states.

Repeating this success in 2012 was even more significant in demonstrating that Virginia had shifted from a strong Republican state into a Democratic-leaning state.

Analysts rated Pennsylvania as a "likely Democratic" or "Democratic-leaning" state in the presidential race.