The mood among moderates on both sides is as glum as ever.

双方温和派的情绪一如既往的阴郁。

If he presents himself as a radical he risks scaring off the moderates whose votes he so desperately needs.

如果他表现出自己是个激进分子的话，他就有可能吓跑那些温和派，而他急需那些人的选票。

Moderates are on the defensive.

温和派正采取守势。

But the moderates have left.

但现在温和派已不在。

But he especially hates sensible moderates.

但他尤其讨厌故作明智的中庸派。