Sure, that's still not really a clear ideological underpinning to me though.

Is the core that goal to progress away from capitalism towards more governmental control?

If so I guess that is at least defining a directional goal, but using the blanket term "progressive" there is effectively blocking out anyone who wants to progress towards a different goal.

It seems like federalist or anticapitalist would be much more clear. At least then the goals they want to move towards are the distinguishing factor rather than the act of changing from where we are currently.