But Mr. Jain says that his primary influence is North India, with a secondary contribution from the jazz and pop of his youth.

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They may be secondary caregivers, but their emotional, financial and material gifts, not to mention their quality time and positive influence, play a primary role in the vitality of the American Family Village.

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But its influence during this year's primary season has been mixed: The Democratic contest doesn't count toward the nomination and Republicans stand to lose half their delegates.

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But WellPoint, with its network of about 100, 000 primary-care doctors, could have a much broader influence.

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And as a primary-care pediatricians serving low-income families, they realized they had real influence with these families.

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Meanwhile Liberal Democrat Stephen Williams wanted to highlight the influence of his party, claiming it was "fairly clear for all to see in bold primary colours what are the yellow and what are the blue packages in this particular Budget".

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