Now THIS is the kind of DLC Democrat who could help forge a mighty coaltion with progressives and liberals. Just proof that I don't view ALL DLC types as corporate lackeys -- just the leadership. :D
http://www.tompaine.com/letters/(scroll down to the 2nd letter)
DLC Division Is Within As Well Re: Robert L. Borosage's "DLC Division"
As a member of the DLC I have to take exception with Al From and Bruce Reed's behavior on this issue. I think they are beating a dead horse. At this point it is obvious to all that they are partisan Lieberman lackeys, nothing more.
By continuously alienating all of our party brethren outside their fragile circle of Lieberman supporters, they do damage to the DLC and what it stands for. Refusing to see the forest for the trees is not an effective way of doing business, and among the membership of the DLC there is a growing resentment at the conflict From and Reed are fomenting. We joined this organization because the DLC stands for innovative, progressive modern applications of politics. Despite the blinders From and Reed are wearing, progressives are everywhere, even in the DLC. There are currently no less than five "DLC for Dean" organizations nationally. How many more DLC members support Kerry rather than Lieberman?
Frankly, we are getting tired of dragging the DLC out of the ditch every time we let From drive. This organization stands for the Third Way, a progressive philosophy that attempts to move beyond partisan bickering. Yet that is exactly what From and Reed are fomenting.
Many in our membership are CEOs, VPs, small business owners or in other positions of authority. We do not need an inside-the-beltway pol to tell us what is wrong with the party. We didn't get where we are by waiting around for our competition to define us. Unless you DC boys see the writing on the wall pretty soon, you'll be looking for a new organization to lead. There are two groups that want Lieberman to be the Democratic nominee: the fragile circle of his primary supporters within the DLC, and Karl Rove, who knows, as we all do, that Jr. would wipe the floor with him.
Mike Hickerson,
CFO, LM Financial Products