Hillary Clinton has basically won the nomination - and a big reason for that is Black voters

[wildeyed]

119. Boom.

Great post.

Also, I am not sure why it matters how someone characterizes themselves. I know a bunch of Rs who call themselves Libertarians because they are embarrassed by GOP shenanigans. But functionally they are Republicans.

Same with progressives and liberals. I can't totally wrap my head around what a label like that means. I am way left on Civil Rights, very intense about the rights of blacks, POC, Muslims, LBGT, any minority group facing persecution. That goes the very short list of things I would die to protect under certain circumstances. But I am pragmatic on economics as in, I think childhood poverty and homelessness are immoral, but I am willing to consider many options for dealing with the problem. I am more of a hawk on foreign policy than many here. Not batshit crazy like the GOP, but def not on the "progressive" party line.

So what am I? I might say "moderate" if someone asked because I don't tick any ideological box 100%. In fact, I philosophically OPPOSE political ideology because it puts ideas before the needs of the people

So maybe people who SAY they are progressive or liberal just say that because they like how it sounds, gives them a feeling of belonging. My observation, it doesn't seem to mean that they really ARE liberal. And people who say they are moderate might be farther left on many important issues. Or just not care what the label says enough to claim it.