Reply #89: If you want to call it a compromise without benefit, fine

[wyldwolf]

..but by their very nature, Moderates compromise. That's how they become moderates.

But self described progressives are often rigid and uncompromising, much like their far right counterparts.

I would suggest that progressives ignore any pleas from "moderates" to put away their differences and gather under the moderate umbrella.

Now, you are aware you are taking an internet forum poster's opinion and using it to set an agenda for self described progressives.

So, you've basically admitted there is nothing in it for progressives to support your candidate.

No, I expressed my opinion. Be reasonable. Like I said above, by their very nature, Moderates compromise. That's how they become moderates. Self described progressives have many of their issues addressed when moderate Democrats are in control. But they can't have all their issues addressed because some of those issues naturally go against the needs and wants of other constituents. And withholding votes or voting third party gets self describe progressives much less because they have the potential to give the election to Republicans.

Your best bet is to field candidates that appeal to more than just a narrow segment of the population. But then, that would make them moderates.