Reply #12: It's a true dilemma. It's been something I've thought about a lot.

[BillZBubb]

Siphoning off progressives from the Democratic party to a new party would ensure even more Republicans get elected. That would be true for several election cycles at minimum.

But, staying with the Democratic party as presently lead won't do much to install a true progressive agenda--not even close. I am really disgusted with the party's lack of fight and disarray and creeping corporatism.

Still, bottom line, I'd rather have some of what I believe in become policy than see everything I believe in trashed for a decade. Therefore, I'll still support the Democrats and will not even consider a third party. Something is better than nothing.