Why did progressives support Howard Dean??

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67. seems to be a moot point anyway

Raising the cap is off the table as long as Republicans control congress. Obama's big plan was his bi-partisan "Catfood Commission" which suggested a fairly large increase in the cap (as well as a key, changing the bend points (meaning that it reduces how much those high earners will be paid)).

I don't believe there is a huge public opposition to raising the cap, although doubtless, it too could be demagogued on TV ads as a "huge tax increase". I expect that from Republicans, who always fight for those at the top, as they are paid to do so.

Democrats, however, are supposed to be different. Hence, my disappointment with Clinton, as opposed to some other (still imperfect) Democrats like Dean, or Obama.