No. We are not a "50/50" nation or a "center-right" nation. We are 60/40 progressive.

[BlueStreak]

9. Agreed, but I don't think the 60/40 thing is all that recent.

There are certainly some issues like guns and gay rights where the progressive position was not near 60% and maybe not over 50%

The issue of income distribution fairness was not really in the public consciousness 5 years ago.

Immigration issues are evolving.

We have a lot of work to do to educate the public about the importance of labor organization.

But over the past 20 years, the 60/40 split has been apparent across a broad range of issues that were at the forefront of the public's thinking. Trade, education, women's rights, rights of minorities and disabled, environment, war, etc.

I think it is fair to say that one really good thing that has happened in the past several years is that other issues have been elevated to the public consciousness and they are making an impact. The key ones that come to mind are gay rights, income inequality, and guns.

We need to insist that people who want to have a seat in the Democratic Party be strong advocates for the "60% positions" across the board.