The "progressives" remain clueless and unorganized. Progressives exist in both parties and remain fringe.   Not that the fringe won't affect change. The progressives in the Republican party created change after Goldwater and rebuilt the party.   The progressives in the Democratic party remain a polarizing influence in a very disorganized collective. Reminds me of Will Roger's statement "I'm not a member of any organized party, I'm a Democrat". Some things never change.

Guest does make a good point about progressives. It appears to be the progressive right that put Bush over the top. The progessive left still can't figure out a plan.

The Democrats need to re-examine the liberal roots and figure out what sort of candidate they wish to support.   Perhaps Howard Dean would be a great start as the new chairmen of the party, assuming he will go through with the bid.