New to Progressive Democrats of NC

This is the first post of my first PDNC blog. I've been a member for all of 5 minutes. When I saw this organization listed on an Internet search I was surprised. I honestly didn't think there were any progressive democrats in this state. I'm glad to know there are. I wish there was a chapter here in Catawba County where I could meet and work with like-minded folks (great platform, guys!), but unfortunately I don't think that will happen anytime soon. For now I'll be happy with my new blog. There are a lot of things I've been looking into politically, and they worry me. The first is the New Democrats (Blue Dogs) that are holding up both health care reform and a new consumer protection agency that Barney Frank is trying to put together. They seem to be getting a lot of cash from the banking and insurance industries. Another is the C Street/The Family story. Then there is always the GOP with their "profit before people" agenda. Since this is my first post I'll leave it at that, but I will have a separate entry for each of these issues in the coming days. I'll supply links to news and video from reliable sources. The last thing I want to do is spread misinformation. I hate that.