Kurt Ullman wrote:

I'll make you a deal. I'll admit to being a "progressive" when you admit to
being a Republican.

Two different things. You are mixing political philosophy with
political party. Now, he would either need to admit that he is
conservative or you would have to admit that you are a Democrat. I'll
leave to you two to work out the details under this structure. (g).

I'll wager he will gladly admit to being conservative, so that won't work!