Reply #4: Progressives are picking up on Clark's New American Patriotism [View All]

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http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/30/politics/30TALK.html?ex=1068094800&en=540b5c49bf431a6f&ei=5062&partner=GOOGLE

....Mr. Podesta, the president of the Center for American Progress, said his new institute is determined to seize back some of that discussion — and influence. "Our mission is to put before the American people new ideas and alternative strategies," he said in an interview.

Gen. Wesley K. Clark, a Democratic contender for president, endeared himself to the crowd by accusing the administration of making the nation more insecure — not less.

The gloves were off. There was a sense that the administration is at last vulnerable.

Brett Lambert, a defense contractor, noticed the adjustments. Dozens of American flags — more common at Republican functions — met conference guests at every turn.

"It's nice to see a flag associated with progressive causes," he said. "And it isn't upside down."


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Could we have ever challenged Bush like this if we
didn't have a General in the race?