This country behaves like a deer in the headlights. Progressives saw the on-coming problems with healthcare 20 years ago. The Clinton administration attempted to swerve, but the deer was to scared to make a move, so nothing was done. The economy has now reached it's lowest point under the Bush policies of massive market deregulation.
Read more »The Progressive Offensive
"...they realized that to be in power, you didn't need guns or money or even numbers. You just needed the will to do what the other guy wouldn't."
Read more »Rile up the youth vote to counter the Palin effect.
Go back to the fantastic progressive rhetoric that got you popular in the first place. ABANDON the religious right. They will not vote for you.
Read more »Living in the Past
We need to take a step back and really look at the most glaring contrast between McCain and Obama: McCain isn't going to BE here for most of the 21st century. He doesn't know how to use the internet. He was in the Vietnam war for crying out loud. Obama has two little girls who will spend their ENTIRE LIVES in the 21st century.
Read more »Be Very, VERY Careful With Using Ideas From This Website
While I do believe that it's important to listen to the public, be they conservative or liberal, I don't believe that either side has a good grasp on what's going to sell well to the other side.
Read more »Fuel Economy Plan - A specific solution to cut gas use by 10%
Senator Obama should propose a regulation to require every car sold in the U.S. to be equipped with a fuel efficiency gauge. Studies show that drivers that have a fuel efficiency gauge use up to 10% less fuel than those without. Cutting fuel use by 5-10% would not only cut our carbon emissions but also pull the rug out from under gas prices.
Read more »Progressive vs. Regressive: Rebranding Liberals and Conservatives
The word "liberal" has become a political obscenity, so when Obama is inevitably smeared as a liberal, he should respond by stating he is a progressive. "Progressive" is a strong, positive word that has little baggage. Obama should also weaken the conservative label by equating it with regression. Here is a basic response Obama could use against charges of liberalism: "I am liberal.
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