In the beginning of this election cycle, I was hyper-critical of ALL Repubs and of Clinton, and to a smaller degree of Obama. Because of my criticism of Clinton I was labeled an Obama support and when I was an Obama critic I was labeled a Clintonista–do not like labels. Anyway back in those days I tried to coorect my image by saying I was supporting NO one at the time and would hold my support for Obama until I saw how he would lean if and when he became the nominee. Well that day has come!

One of my indicators was the Democratic Leadership Council and the VP choice that he would make. Part of my indicators has come to light.

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama may be the most liberal senator by one group’s scorecard, and the Democratic Leadership Council may be a centrist organization trying to pull the Democratic party away from the left.
Is there any issue on which Obama differs from the DLC agenda?

None, said Chairman Harold Ford, who narrowly lost a race for U.S. Senate in Tennessee two years ago. He said the organization’s main goal now is getting Obama elected president.

It helps that the organization —founded after the 1984 election to move the Democratic Party to the right — has no issue positions it asks members to sign on to. Leaders generally back a more pro-business, pro-trade agenda.

Huh?  Pro-business, pro-trade positions—damn that sounds more repub than democrat!  Where have those positions gotten this economy so far?  Retaining power, not the well being of the people is the only concern.

IMO, the DLC is the bane of progressivism. It will just keep the status quo in power and any change will be incremental not the sweeping chage some are expecting.

Sorry to pee on your parade!