How do you define selves in terms of Republicans?

Knodell: In Burlington, Progs are fiscally conservative and share that with Republicans, but have a more activist government. Supporte municipal telecom, which is more in line with Dems.

Perkinson: "The Progressives will align with whoever is in power." Less an agreement on issues than a cold calculation on how to get issues passed.

Dems don't view selves as opposite to Progs. See selves in opposition to Republicans.