Why do "Centrists" always seem to favor conservatives, rather than progressives?

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7. Won't click either. It's premise is mistaken to the point of stupid.

Professor, which "centrists" are being bashed here? So far looks like the usual bashing of the entire liberal Democratic mainstream. I'm in there over on the left quadrant, btw.

Centrists are people of any affiliation or none who who genuinely vote centrist. They may predominantly lean left or right but in any case are all solidly to the right of the Democratic mainstream, which has moved away from center. As you and this author should both know.

Btw, given that enemies of the American electorate have divided and conquered by breaking our center, don't you think it's way past time to develop a new appreciation for those who are centrist instead of clueless antagonism and lack of respect? Maybe think of them as a bridge to a united working majority.

United we stand, divided we fall.