A Progressive is someone who looks at their first and second choices and can imagine a third. A Progressive believes that 'because that's the way it's always been done' is not a good rationale by itself.A Progressive includes many possibilities and all people in every important discussion.To paraphrase the words of Robert Kennedy, a Progressive looks at the way things could be, and asks 'why not?'A Progressive approaches life with an open mind, a wide heart, and an outstretched hand - and knows that this is the position of true power and strength.

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