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In reply to the discussion: We can do better than Hillary Clinton. [View all]BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)Let's hope it's not out there.
As for Progressives . . . any person who voted for Nader is NOT a Progressive. They're, at best, a conscientious Liberal. At worst, a Regressive, considering who backed Ralph in the 2000 and the 2004 campaigns - GOP money bags. Progressives' main goal is to move this country forward even if they don't like everything about the Democratic candidate and however incrementally. Liberals have incredibly good and valid ideas, but they rarely see them through because it's not about winning elections to them. It's about voting "their conscience". They're still waiting for that one perfect candidate - and unfortunately for them, that candidate doesn't exist.
DLCers don't exist anymore and Third-Wayers are those who would vote Fringie-candidate {be he a faux Libertarian like Ron Paul or a faux Green candidate like Nader} as opposed to someone who can actually WIN from a corporate-backed, moneyed Republican. And the GOP is thankful for those "principled Liberals".