Democracy for America (remember, the DEMOCRATIC wing of the Democratic Party) is urging all of us to, in the words of its current head, Jim Dean, "Take ownership of the process." Coming up Feb. 5th are two heavily targeted primaries where progressive Democrats are challenging corporate Democratic incumbents. Here is their pitch:

Democracy for America doesn’t shy away from tough fights. Bush Democrats think that the “D” next to their name keeps them safe, but you know better.

DFA stands up for progressive principles in any district, in every state. We make primaries matter and hold Democrats accountable who are afraid to stand up to President Bush and for a progressive America.

The primary I consider a progressive "must win" is Mark Pera vs. Lipinski in the IL-3 district. Lipinski is an anti-choice, pro-Iraq war Bush Democrat. Mark Pera is a genuine progressive who has a real chance of unseating Lipinski. Here is what DFA has to say about this race:

DFA-List endorsed Mark Pera is fighting back against Bush-Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois.  read more »