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Monday, November 24, 2008 12:00 AM

Barack Obama, honeymoon killer?

The Clintonites in his Cabinet, forgiveness for Lieberman, the creeping signs of centrism -- progressives aren't ready to panic, yet.
By Mike Madden

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  • Sunday, November 23, 2008 08:35 PM

    Honeymoon Killer?

    I never understood why progressives thought that Obama was their candidate. He was always the right-most of the Democratic

    candidates. If you wanted a progressive you should have supported Edwards (I know, I know...) and then Hillary, who was

    running well to the left of Obama. Obama ran a a uniter, which

    necessary involves uniting a broad spectrum of opinion, even people we don't like.

    At present, Obama's main goal seems to be to unite the

    Democratic party as firmly as possible behind him. As preparation for necessary but drastic action, this is probably a good thing.

    Lance Drager

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