Dems... we need to do better than these headlines. WTF?

[jimlup]

https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/29/politics/ocasio-cortez-mccaskill-criticism-rhetoric/index.html

At risk of saying something I shouldn't - I sure as hell don't blame Ocasio-Cortez! Just say'n

[manor321]

1. LOL. Why are you blaming Dems for the press being incompetent?

[jimlup]

2. Because it warn't the press....

they were just doing there jobs. We just have to watch what the fuck we say in front of these feeders

[elleng]

3. Yes we do, but some just can't help finding someones to bash,

and continuing to stir those pots, and others appear attracted to such.

[TreasonousBastard]

4. I don't see a problem. Ocasio-C. responded to something McCaskill said...

and it was reported.

BFD

[jimlup]

5. Yeah McCaskil reports she is confused

by Ocasio-Cortez,

gee I can't imagine...

[Cosmocat]

6. AOC is wrong for being 100% correct?

McCaskill did what she had to do to hold a seat in Missouri and overall did ok. But, she is being used, is tacking to try another run of some kind.

[brush]

7. Sorry, but why is she always involved in challenges or disputes with other Dems?

This is not happening with any of the other newbies. Perhaps it's because they're concentrating on learning the ropes and making friends not enemies?

[womanofthehills]

8. So, let's see, AOC is being attacked by McCaskill and you are putting AOC down

What the ....

[Bucky]

10. It wasn't really an attack

It was pretty mild criticism. Everybody benefits from mild criticism.

[brush]

12. I'm talking about all the challenges to other Dems in the primaries...

in other states and the story, whether true or not, of her planning to primary Hakeem Jeffires in 2020. Jeffires who just successfully sponsored and got the new crime bill passed into law.

What the...?

Here's what llhan Omar, the new Rep. from Minn. is doing—going after repugs.

What a concept.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=11599246

[Demsrule86]

19. I wouldn't call it an attack...

[KPN]

14. So why?

[Bucky]

9. Meh, CNN is just trying to gin up some controversy to drag in viewers

This is unimportant and it'll blow over. She's young and uncertain AOC will get better at holding her media messaging. 4 things out of 5 that she says actually make strong arguments.

I like Claire McCaskill too. She's done great service for the country, she's damned smart, and I expect to hear more from her in the future.

[jimlup]

16. Honestly

I have lost almost all of my love for McCaskill

[Demsrule86]

18. She lost the election and is out so who cares what she says.

[Bucky]

22. I really LIKE Claire McCaskill. She's a truth teller.

She was one of the first leaders to get behind Obama. Don't forget how ballsy that was in 2007. She's spent 12 years in Congress calling out hypocrites and promoting solid, responsible government.

What she said (indirectly) about Ocasio-Cortes was pretty oblique and really geared at looking at the big picture of governance. She's been one of the most reliable thumbs in the dam, holding back the tide of irresponsibility that defines our conservative-dominated media environment. I'd follow her up any hill.

We're a weaker nation for having lost her service. I hope President Warren puts her to good use starting in 2021. (Or President Harris or President O'Rourke or President Winfrey or whoever we go with).

[Hermit-The-Prog]

11. slow news day. Putin's bitch is quiet

[Tiggeroshii]

13. +10,000

[WeekiWater]

15. CNN will always report it when adults act like children.

Why not, it’s been linked on DU numerous times, including in your op. CNN for the low information voter win.

[Demsrule86]

17. Who cares? Ocasio-Cortez is a new member of Congress... good for her. But I am sick of this

stuff. We have bigger fish to fry than arguing over a newby rep. We can't control the press. Perhaps Ocasio-Cortez should hire a press person to help her.

[Adrahil]

20. McCaskill's fault for sure...

O-C needs to keep focused on what matters. McCaskill is now irrelevant. O-C has a chance to emerge as a party leader if she can stay focused.

[jimlup]

21. yeah

perhaps she is jealous. Her remarks seem uncalled for. Perhaps it is sour grapes.

Either way, it is a perspective limited by her relationship with Missouri and not a national one. Yes, maybe the rise of the new left has squeezed her our of office because of right wing backlash. That doesn't make it dismissible.