Well, if we're really down to 3 congresspersons who epitomize the Democratic Party...

[Mr. Ected]

...what's next? Trying to re-build the party from the ground up?

As much as I detest Republicans, I now understand what it feels like to have your party disassociate itself from the principles of its constituency.

The most God-awful part of this is that we seem destined to return the mantle of power to the very people we suffered under for so many years. Such a brilliant opportunity. Squandered.

[stray cat]

1. sounds like a really small powerless party that doesn't represent many voters

The question is how to appeal to voters who are not voting for progressive leaders that the chosen three represent in both conservative and more liberal states.

[readmoreoften]

2. As opposed to a large powerless party that doesn't represent any voters: The Democrats.

[stray cat]

4. People vote and these are the ones that were chosen

[DFLforever]

3. Are we talking about a 'party' of one, here.

Sounds like it.