Progress . . .

Everyone wants progress in the traditional meaning of the word. The dictionary defines the word as “to move forward or to develop to a higher, better or more advanced stage.”

Gosh, I’m sure we all want that.

How-so-ever . . . I just don’t understand why the Democratic Party uses the term “progressive” to identify themselves. I would like to compare two states: New York and Florida in certain broad categories and see what you think.

• New York: The governor is what most would consider a ‘Liberal, Progressive” person: Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat.

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