why people say you're actually a republican bobo. not that there's anything wrong with that. The sentiment that liberals are snobs and "stalinist" is not anywhere near the center. I know I'm taking it a little out of context there, but that's an obvious right-wing insult. And besides, as your own comment shows, its not as though you're above name-calling.

I think there are a lot of republicans watching the democratic race closely because they can't stomach what's happened to their party. I also think we should try to include these people in the conversation, because I for one don't have any interest in sharpening my views on people who agree with me, and secondly because Barack is right: this is a great opportunity to expand the party. Does that mean we need to become republican? no. just reasonable and engaging. As long as we can talk with people who recognize facts and data but are willing to disagree about what they mean we're on solid ground. To hell with the rest of'em