We need a recovery program that is substantial, strategic, and sustained to lift the real, Main Street economy if we are to avoid economic disaster.

See our institute's new economy page for our statement of principles, news and commentary, and links to economic primers, reports and resources.

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Since the election, a steady stream of Beltway insiders have been trying to deny that it was the call for progressive change that it actually was. Our "Mandate Watch" is chronicling their moves and fighting back. Check regularly as our team makes sure that our hard-won progressive mandate is not stolen.
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THE MANDATE IN DEPTH

• "Change Election" polling report | Analysis by Robert Borosage
• Congressional election analysis

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President-elect Barack Obama’s campaign soared on the promise of bold progressive reform. Turning that promise into reality now depends on us holding Obama accountable and fighting back against the entrenched interests that stand in the way. View and share this video reminder of the promise of a new New Deal, and help us build the movement that will make it happen.

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