Where are progressives on this?
A Tuesday story in The New York Times outlines how the conservative Heritage Foundation spends $570,000 a year for a 10-week internship program that provides 64 bright young conservatives with a $2,500 stipend and (yes, this is interesting) subsidized housing for about half.
Folks, this is long-term strategic thinking that is breeding a new generation of young conservative leaders who will thwart progressive efforts.
"They come from 51 colleges and 28 states, calling for low taxes, strong defense and dorm rooms with a view. And let's get one thing straight: they're not here to run the copying machine."Why aren't progressives doing the same kind of thing?
posted by Andy Brack @ 7:41 AM
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This highlights, sadly, the disconcerting differences between conservatives and progressives in this country. While the conservative/Republican machine is tightly organized with ruthless perseverance, progressives (for whatever reason) don't seem to be able to transform themselves into the kind of political force that pounds away until a goal is achieved. We have to do better.
Along these lines, is there a progressive equivalent for the Heritage Foundation's "Mandate for Leadership" that is apparently required reading for republicans?
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