Progressives are forward thinking individuals who think about life as it could be, not what it is. Progressives continuously think about improving the lives of all individuals.They are positive and tolerent , yet courageous enough to give up stale, outdated ideas. Progressives never say 'that's all we can do or it can't be done. Problems are viewed as challanges - an opportunity not only to correct the situaltion, but to make things even better then before. Progressives honor all individuals ideas and input and they believe that creating opportunity for all people makes for a far stronger and smarter America.

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