>I'd be pleased to imagine that I taught some of the nerds
>that put a socialist in the state legislature in Manassas. I
>realize that's beyond the beltway, but it's close enough.
>
>Sanders was polling a wee bit ahead there recently, so we'll
>see. But I've been really nervous too because the folks with
>money in that area are, maybe the best way to say this is -
>not interested in the using the power of the Democratic party
>for objectives that I'd like to see.

while still meaning the same thing. many well to do white liberals are fine with diversity and all that....as long as it doesn't stain their clothing.