If not Warren, then whom? If not now, then when?

[libdem4life]

190. Couldn't have said it better. The "back bench" thought is right on, especially the Progressive one.

When I looked up the Progressive Caucus, I was stunned to see that the ONLY Senator was Bernie Sanders, an Independent. Also was glad to see our much respected fellow DU member, Alan Grayson.

http://cpc.grijalva.house.gov/caucus-members/

I looked up the "Hell, no" or "Suicide Caucus", otherwise known as the Tea Party Caucus.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_politicians_affiliated_with_the_Tea_Party_movement

It would be wonderful for Ms. Warren to sign on to the Progressive Caucus and for us to begin to encourage our elected or soon-to-be elected Senators (and more House members) to join. That would not inherently mean much, but would create an identity, maybe even mentoring and a backing to help build the national Progressive base that we need.

Actually, that is something we can do now when communicating with our Congressional Representatives about a particular vote...ask them if they would consider joining the Progressive Caucus, and if not, why not?

On Edit: I think there were 5 or 6 of the Tea Party Senators on the list.