Reply #27: A couple things...

[rbnyc]

...first, no we won't. We will be arguing about the primaries, and whether to nominate someone who has the best record and values match or someone we perceive to be the most electable.

Next, I think there have been a lot of conversations about this characterization of those who are critical of this administration as "far left." I think, when we continue to characterize people who support what used to be basic tenants of our party as far left, we help move the center to the right. I think this has been talked about nearly to death, but I guess still not enough.

At the same time, your basic thrust is totally valid. It's way easier to unite people against something than for something. I suggest, as I infer you mean to suggest, that we should start now.