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AOC: When I won in 2018, many dismissed our victory as a "fluke." (Original Post)
melman
Jun 2020
OP
SlogginThroughIt
(1,977 posts)1. I mean I am happy she won but....
She is in a super safe blue district with a primary challenger that was a republican like 8 minutes ago.
Autumn
(44,962 posts)2. Looks like she's doing something right!
Laelth
(32,017 posts)5. That's not something that you often see in the hallowed halls of Congress ...
... but it is BEAUTIFUL!
-Laelth
Autumn
(44,962 posts)7. Maybe it's time to change up those musty old hallowed halls of Congress?
Beautiful pure joy!
Laelth
(32,017 posts)8. You'll get no argument from me on that.
Power to the people!
-Laelth
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,488 posts)10. Pure joy!
Link to tweet
Talha Awais @TalhaMAwais
Every time I see this, I'm reminded of how incredibly mad many people got when they saw an influential woman of color being comfortable in her skin and having some innocent fun.
9:29 PM - Jun 23, 2020
Every time I see this, I'm reminded of how incredibly mad many people got when they saw an influential woman of color being comfortable in her skin and having some innocent fun.
9:29 PM - Jun 23, 2020
KY.............
spudspud
(511 posts)11. It absolutely drives them nuts. /nt
Laelth
(32,017 posts)3. She's a star.
I am thrilled to have her as a member (and a leader) of my party.
-Laelth
SoonerPride
(12,286 posts)6. She gets under republicans' skin
Thats how you know she is winning.
I love her and only wish my rep was so dynamic.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)9. As well as the Rockerfeller Democrats.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,308 posts)13. Ha! I posted mine before I saw yours.
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,308 posts)12. And Reagan Democrats
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)15. Oh so right on.
I am old school,we used to consider the East Coast Dems as Conserva-Dems,which now are know as Dino's. Growing up in Wisconsin,we were the true Radical Dems and proud to be called Progressives.
PatrickforO
(14,557 posts)14. AOC, Katie Porter and others like them are the future of this party.
Good job!
melman
(7,681 posts)16. Ayanna Pressley