Please check out my comments in my most recent post. I think that you are correct in your assessment of the average Democrat, but this new ball game allows for a good number of new initiatives.

We made a real break through in 2006.

We did in 1968 as well, but now we must keep up the pressure!

I hope that we all can take some measure of confidence from this year with respect to electoral politics.

You are correct that popular movements push the electoral process, but it is electoral movements that ratify those popular movements.

We can reasonably expect an improvement in the minimum wage law. Protection and improvement of Social Security and enlargement of Medicare coverage are also within grasp.

We are not in utopia, or even “Emerald City”, but we are on the road to a renewed sense of hope and confidence.
Those factors are essential for building a progressive movement.

I think that CPE must continue its work in the field of agitation, education and political participation.

Best,
John