A progressive is a realist, who sees the world with great possiblity rathere than limitations. This is a person who is not tied to one party or ideology. They are interested in all ideas about solutions to today's problems. They are usually involved with the best practices for people rather than what is best for the monied elite. They are ok with difficult or complicated. They believe the more people that come to the table the more likely we can find a solution.

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