Reply #50: No.

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If you're concerned, give him the benefit of the doubt since he just got elected. Maybe this time will be different - he is not like most politicians that we've had for the past 50 years. I personally think Rahm will be good with Obama. He's definitely a fighter and won't be an easy pushover. I think your characterization of him is a little slanted. I'll trust Obama on this.

But I wholeheartedly agree with you on doubling down on those issues. If the Progressive community stays involved, we can ensure our issues are addressed and our solutions implemented. Because the neo-cons and the religious right are already working on their angle - which is to figure out how to get what they want and to hell with the rest of us. Be prepared for the double-speak express from them. We've already heard their first big shot - their "this is a center-right country" nonsense talking point.

Our big win in this last election is that the Progressive community is alive and well and we now know that we can succeed in building a better life for ourselves - everyone. But future success is still up to us, not just President Obama and his staff. He said he was listening to us. We need to keep the dialog going. I'm with you on that.