>Let me be clear though, I don't think they are a possible
>progressive force or that we should bring them over. I merely think that
we
>should take seriously their divergent interests from the Republicans, as
>it reveals some contradictions and possible future directions with in the
>party. I think it signals the slipping Republican grip on a section of the
>working class as the demographics and economy of the country changes and
>that it will be interesting to watch them try and bring in the highly
>contradictory demands of this group.