A progressive is someone who believes that it's not too late for the Democratic Party to once again become the party of the people. A progressive believes that we are all in this life together and that we can all work together for the common good and, as a result, create better lives for all. A progressive believes in government of the people, by the people, and for the people instead of government of special interests, by special interests and for special interests. A progressive believes in peace and social justice and will work to accomplish those goals every day.

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