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In reply to the discussion: Bill Madden: I'm a progressive.. here's why I'm Voting for Joe Biden. [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)51. You're right. Since our nation's founding, to be liberal is
effectively to be progressive as well. How else for government of, by and for the people? And those people named are lifelong liberals, with long records of progressivism proving it. Just look at our long, long current party platform? from beginning to end all about the use of government power to achieve liberal progressive goals. So, yes, and thanks for saying it.
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After tens of thousands of dead Americans nobody should need to be coaxed to the polls
HarlanPepper
Apr 2020
#42
Joe was not my first, or second choice, but I will vote for him enthusiastically.
Caliman73
Apr 2020
#21
I was a Harris supporter at first but when she pulled out it dawned on me, unfortunately,...
brush
Apr 2020
#27
I am glad to be enthusiastically supporting Biden, even if he wasn't my first choice
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#56
Excellent post, thread...Now lets beat that fucking traitor so god damn bad
Eliot Rosewater
Apr 2020
#60