| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SENATORGILLETTE | Democrat from Iowa. |
| SENATOREASTLAND | Democrat from Doddsville. |
| SENATORHILL | Democrat from Montgomery. |
| KERR | Democrat from Oklahoma. |
| MCMAHON | Democrat from Connecticut. |
| MARIONBERRY | Blue Dog Democrat from Arkansas |
| ELLENOTAUSCHER | Blue Dog Democrat congresswoman from California |
| BLOOMBERG | Notable switcher from Democrat to Republican to Independent |
