A progressive is open minded, willing to listen to both sides of any and all issues, opinions, and statements. A progressive looks at all the facts and information available before making a choice or a decision. Then a progressive makes an informed choice and decision. A progressive is not afraid to speak his or her mind, is willing to admit mistakes, and is willing to change his or her mind based on more information and evidence. Most of all a progressive looks at all things with love lives the addage 'People do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care.'

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