"There is a much larger percentage than 48% who do not share the values of the current administration and US government"

So you are saying that some of the 51% that voted for Bush do not share his values?   Talk about a wasted vote! Who needs Nader if they area going to throw their vote away on a candidate they don't support?

Sorry, but non-voters really do not count in this arguement. They had their opportunity to create a change and they didn't get out and vote.

"Those who share progressive values are actually in the majority in the US population as a whole"
If you used the term "liberal" as opposed to "progressive", I might agree with you. The problem is you have not shared where you get your information from.   How do you back up such a claim? Is it a W.A.G.??