The Progressive Frontier

In These Times takes an in-depth look at how what's going on in Montana proves Democrats don't have to pretend to be Republicans in order to win - and that goes for Democrats even in the reddest of red states. Writer Matt Singer of Left in the West (who has guest blogged here) takes us on a tour of the 2004 campaign here, and outlines the lessons that Democrats everywhere can learn from the race. While Schweitzer, to be sure, is a dynamic candidate, he won the race on more than just his personal skills - he also had an important populist streak that helped him connect with voters that Democrats' faux "centrism" has alienated for far too long. Give it a read - it's a terrific piece.

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