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[Tarheel_Dem]

26. I can only take your word for it. But let me ask you this?????

When's the last time a "real progressive" came even close to winning the nomination of the Democratic Party? I'm thinking Howard Dean, and if we're honest, much like Edwards, Dean was a moderate until he ran for president. That says to me, that rank-n-file Democrats DO NOT agree with you, and the influence being exerted on the progressive wing of the party by Libertarianism. And if polls are to be believed, this president has hell'a high support from within his own party.

So, in order for us to draft and run a "real progressive" what do you think has to happen? Where are these throngs of high profile "progressives" who could rise to national prominence?Mind you, I'm not all that concerned about the list you've laid out above, but then I have to assume that I'm not as "liberal" as you. As for the president' cabinet, I'm satisfied that they are center-left.

I like moderation. In food, in drink, and in my politics. If you're successful at driving out moderates, then we'll be stuck in perpetual gridlock. Someone has to be the grownup. What's happening in Washington right now may be good for bloggers, radio talk shows, political teevee shows, but it sucks for the American people. The rise of internet participation in government has been a two edged sword at best, and has only served to give the more extreme voices on both sides a much bigger platform. More's the pity.