So-called “progressives,” which are simply socialists without the gumption to properly label themselves, are looking to purify the ranks of the Democrat Party by attacking some of their own members whom they feel are not “progressive” enough.  Included on the hit list is north Alabama’s very own Bud Cramer.

Personally, I think that such actions are beyond foolish.  Cramer has emplaced himself for well over a decade in this moderately conservative district by largely voting near the center.  If “progressives” propped up up a far left challenger who happened to defeat him in the primary they would likely face a humiliating defeat against any reasonably capable Republican, or even an independent Cramer, in the general election.  Think Ned Lamont.

At least one “progressive” Alabama blogger is not quite so hostile towards Cramer.  I do recommend reading the post, it is both very informative and very telling.  One line that jumped out at me was that Cramer was moderately “progressive” on fair taxation “even though he supports permanent elimination of the estate tax.”  Remember, “progressives” believe that what you work hard to earn essentially belongs to the government.  If you dare work harder than others and earn more than others then a “progressive” will jump up and demand that the government confiscate your assets.

Personally, I think Cramer will become more vulnerable the longer Democrats retain control in Congress.  It will simply be too hard for him to vote against left wing legislation that nearly cost him his seat in 1994.  If a Democrat wins the White House next year expect local Republicans to begin salivating because Cramer would really have to oppose the powers that be in order to avoid hanging himself as he faces a torrent of left wing legislation.

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