Reply #31: I'm only illustrating that progressives hold the cards here

[dpbrown]

People don't have to "settle" for someone who would ordinarily be their second choice, based on the application of the 40/40/20 rule.

That's what I've been trying to show here.

Of course, it's just a coincidence that Vermont under Dean showed just what people fear will happen nationally under further centrist consolidation:

A burgeoning progressive party and re-energized Republican Party able to take increasing numbers of voters and seats from Democrats until Democrats can't get elected anymore.

I don't want to hector anyone, but that's what happened in Vermont.

Do we want that nationally?

I don't know about you, but I don't.

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota