Sorry no quick fix...and I've seen it happen in my area. One great example is the district of Gym Teach Denny Hastert...it's now in the very capable hands of Progressive Bill Foster. He overcame a lot of odds with help from the netroots and lots of boots on the ground...not only won the special election but a full term last November. A decade ago my district was crimson red, but through building a strong local party, I have no rushpublicans representing me...not even dog catcher.
Damn thing is we've got those losers on the ropes...another big loss next November will all but crumble what's left of that corrupt party. The Conservo-Dems also either have to be forced to represent their constituents rather than their contributors. As the netroots grows, so will the rise of progressive candidates.
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