Ralph Nader: 'Cowering' Democrats face defeat

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162. The guy has a point, in that it would be great to have a real liberal/progressive party in

this country, which should be represented by the Democrats, but isn't. The Democrats haven't exactly been heroic in their boldness or liberalism for many years, and have instead been seemingly playing a game of who can be more centrist or in some cases, conservative, between them and the republicans. When was the last time a large number of Democrats in power started endorsing and speaking highly of clearly liberal and progressive policies, its a rare or non-existent event.

Those who are concentrating on Nader are missing the point. Of course, some Democrats are centrist or conservative, and do seem to have a strong dislike for the progressive/liberal wing. Sometimes, it seems like these folks have a similar type of hatred for liberals and progressives as the right wingers do.