Local candidates who ran on a Progressive message, won their seats.

Those who did not, lost.

It isn't hard to understand.

People 'get' when someone is sincere because they do not hesitate to answer questions directly, like Warren eg.

But you can tell when someone isn't speaking for themselves but trying to avoid answering a question or speaking for someone else. There is just something lacking in their demeanor.

Privatize it. On the TPP, he opposes it. On Immigration and Gay Marriage, he has long supported both issues.

So far, I am encouraged by his possible candidacy.

there's the rub. The party leadership doesn't have any principles.