This article of mine appeared today (Sunday) on the opinion page of the Philadelphia Inquirer. If describes how a Democratic Party that has lost its way on economic matters might be reformed. http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/inquirer/20130505_A_tea_party_for_progressives.html
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