I fully agree with this and have been consistent about using ‘Leftist’ and ‘Statist’ for most of the past year, if not longer! I also dislike the use of ‘Progressive’ as it too is TOO POSITIVE for the Low Information Voter. If it is a term that they have STOLEN, we need to dishonor that theft and call them for what they are; the Manic, Marching Leftist Morons with Delusions of Competency in State Control (MMLMDCSC)!
Since "Con" is the opposite of "Pro" I suggest they be called "Congressives". It fits because they seek to use Government (Congress ,Politburo , Dictator, whatever) to usher in their imaginary utopia.