Is the "Imperial we"? It's entirely possible that Sen. Manchin is doing more to advance progressive policies by holding onto his seat in ruby red W. Virginia than Sen. Sanders is with all his progressive rhetoric. Doubtful that a more openly progressive Dem can successfully primary Manchin, but quite possible that if one does then Dems will have to turn another red seat blue...that is unless people LIKE the sound of "Majority Leader McConnell".