There are people who still hold that against him in the Democratic Party.

Many seniors are confused and concerned, and in Iowa the Democrats' strategy is to tap into that to nullify some perceived advantages Republicans have had with seniors over the past couple of elections. The senior population is a significant and critical demographic here in a state that is essentially 50-50.

No one wants to look too ambitious. There's a real fear that you'll be tagged as jumping the gun.

people who have had close political ties to the Democratic Party and to Gray Davis.

When people look at local government, they're not looking at party affiliation or ideology. They're looking at the character of their local officials and the quality of services they receive. I guess we could throw in tax rates as a third factor. And if it happens to be that Republican office-holders are satisfying local voters, then so be it. People will cross party lines.

We obtained the tape from a third party. We haven't decided exactly when we're releasing it, but look for it in a few months.