“But more broadly, I interpret Obama being on the campaign trail as a validation of the progressive movement’s momentum. He is the epitome of the establishment, and he is out there pounding the pavement for progressives, saying our agenda isn’t radical – it’s mainstream. It’s an affirmation of how powerful our movement has become.”

Joseph Geevarghese · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01

Geevarghese interpreted Obama campaigning for progressives as validation of the progressive movement's momentum.