Was the 2008 election a Progressive Mandate, or is America still a Center-Right Nation? (perhaps it depends on how you define "center-right") I think it was not only a progressive mandate, it was a "For the love of God, just FIX THIS SHIT ALREADY" mandate. After eight years of government run by the Seven Deadly Sins, Americans are desperate for someone to clean up the mess, and - surprise! - the Obamacrats made a much more convincing case than the Maverepublicans.Raw Story :   read more »