Reply #69: and if you don't see the danger that . . . [View All]

[Tina H]

4 years of DNC style politics will have for progressive causes, then there is no hope for you.

I am not saying that Candidate Kerrey is a DNC type yet, but he could go that way in the process of becoming president. To me, a DNC style presidency would be slightly better for progressive causes (than a Bush 2d term) in the short run, but probably worse for progressive causes in the long run. In other words, 4 more years of * and the US may finally be ready for true progressive politics. It may be the only way to get there in the long run.

I don't ask you to buy into this mindset personally, but hopefully you can understand how a person might come to see things this way. It would be helpful if we had some stronger verbal assurances from Kerry that he isn't going run to the center and betray progressives for the sake of winning a first or a second term.