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Last night , Alex and I went to watch Obama 's speech with a group of friends who were all charged up and ready to go out and work for him . Dawn , a young woman who 'd attended the first few days of the convention , had brought hats and placards , and the flags we frequently waved to signal our approval of some speaker 's point , were provided by the host , Loretta , along with all - American Chinese food and ice cream sandwiches for sustenance . That afternoon , a wave of sadness had washed over me unexpectedly .

What type of ideology is the narrator expressing ?
They are showing they are progressive .