Many on the left are concerned that Bill Daley, a more centrist Democrat may be the wrong choice for the President’s chief of staff. I disagree with his opposition to the consumer protection agency as well as disagree with other progressive policies he opposed. After-all, Vice-President Biden disagreed with the President on Afghanistan and the timing of healthcare reform and the President listened to his better angels.
Progressives must realize an important fact. While Americans by their polled desires are center left the centroid of the country based on financial and political power is much more Right than center. This of course is due to Americans accepting much of the misinformation from the Right Wing echo chamber that includes Right Wing Radio and TV as well as a very timid mainstream media.
No President operates in the vacuum of his ideology. He must bring the country along to legitimize his policies. He cannot bring the country along by himself. It is then incumbent on us to educate the masses constantly so that we can inoculate them from those that misinform.
If we keep our eyes on the ball 2012 should be a good year as Republicans make a mess of the little policy they will be able to pass. We must ensure that Republicans are not allowed to blame their failed policies on Progressives by systematically challenging their fallacies and misinformation.
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