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One of the schmoos on the Huffington Post is worried that his commitment to "progressive" ideals -- which he shamelessly defines as bigger government -- is being undermined by the reality that most Americans don't really want bigger government.

The newest Democracy Corps polling/focus group report...just scares the shit out of me, and ought to scare anyone who cares about the broader progressive agenda.

Look at some of these numbers:...

A. Government does more to help people get ahead in life.
30% agree

B. Government mostly gets in the way of the economy and job growth.
57% agree

A. Government mostly stimulates the economy and job growth.
34% agree

B. Government mostly gets in the way of the economy and job growth.
54% agree

...Which statement do you identify more with?

A. I want Congress to first invest in areas like health care, education, and energy, even if it means spending additional money.
36% agree

OR:

B. I want Congress to first focus on cutting wasteful spending and making government more accountable.
58% agree

But never mind what those pesky citizens actually want -- "progressive" ideals aren't about meeting people's needs or preferences, just the needs of people who have "progressive" ideals. So our Huffington Poster happily concludes,

...there are still enough of the swing voters...to decide elections.

Thanks to reader Robert Paci for the link.

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