Makes me think of an idea I have always had for a cartoon. I wish I could draw or someone could draw it for me.
Setting is a running track.
The conservatives are for making sure everyone gets to the start line and has a fair shot at winning.
The progressives are toward the finish line weighting down the leader, carrying others, etc. wanting everyone to finish at the same time.
Excellent idea - what is it they say - a picture is worth a thousand words?