http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-campaign10-2008jul10,0,4376045.story



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As Barack Obama moves to broaden his appeal beyond loyal Democrats, a
chorus of anger and disappointment has arisen from the left. But those
voices are a distinct minority because the party has a more pressing
concern: winning in November.

Reaction has been swift and -- aside from the blogosphere and some newspaper columnists -- notably mild.

"We're
willing to work through this period," said Richard Parker, president of
the liberal Americans for Democratic Action, one of the party's most
enduring advocacy groups. In the long run, he said, the organization's
"serious concerns" about Obama are far outweighed by its disagreements
with Republican John McCain.

Gerald Austin, a veteran
Democratic strategist, put it more succinctly: "When I hear people
complaining . . . I tell them I have one thing to say: 'President John
McCain. Three Supreme Court appointments.' That's all I need to say."