The “Blue Dogs” are the targets of the Obama base, the Progressives are the targets of everyone opposed to the Obama agenda.
2011 might prove to be an interesting group in the house. Let’s say that most ‘blue-dogs’ survive and continue on in their districts...with the new Republicans. The ‘blue-dog’ democrats might actually be a major force left in the remaining democratic team and anchor them to a new center. My guess is that the administration will be very unhappy with this group.