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THIS is why AOC overwhelmingly beat out her opponent in the primary: (Original Post) demmiblue Sep 2020 OP
AOC is a breath of fresh air malaise Sep 2020 #1
She is. And she's setting the pace and the standards for the new generation of activists. BComplex Sep 2020 #2
Right along with you, B! Ohiogal Sep 2020 #3
Two old farts malaise Sep 2020 #5
Add me to the list of Old Farts who Bettie Sep 2020 #14
Add this old fart too! nt LittleGirl Sep 2020 #21
And.... BigOleDummy Sep 2020 #23
Count me in! Magoo48 Sep 2020 #29
Not quite a fart yet...but still old. Count me in. n/t Tommymac Sep 2020 #33
You're in, Tommymac! BComplex Sep 2020 #34
Lol... I remember the tizzy some had about her local office not being established quickly enough. demmiblue Sep 2020 #9
I admit I haven't been a fan..but this is exactly what all of them should be doing! Kudos to AOC Thekaspervote Sep 2020 #4
I agree PatSeg Sep 2020 #31
Mine has been doing so, and he's been doing things like this for over 20 years. George II Sep 2020 #37
Adding another video from Sept. 10th: demmiblue Sep 2020 #6
Wow! BComplex Sep 2020 #7
I like her commitments to her community. Baked Potato Sep 2020 #8
Exactly, Baked Potato! This is what government representatives should be doing. BComplex Sep 2020 #16
Yep! Baked Potato Sep 2020 #24
AOC and her team are amazing... Ohio Joe Sep 2020 #10
if taking care of the poor, sick and elderly. feeding the hungary, the widow and orphan AllaN01Bear Sep 2020 #28
This is how you build your base. patphil Sep 2020 #11
This woman is one hell of a good leader. Autumn Sep 2020 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #13
My bad, I meant she won her primary in a landslide. demmiblue Sep 2020 #15
I will remove my post. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #17
That isn't necessary, I was in the wrong! demmiblue Sep 2020 #19
Too late! Already done! PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2020 #20
... demmiblue Sep 2020 #22
K&R Blue Owl Sep 2020 #18
Sounds like she is doing the right thing with her money marlakay Sep 2020 #25
This is what I associate with Democrats, and the Democratic Party. Thanks to AOC NBachers Sep 2020 #26
me too. heart her. she shoots from the hip and tells like it is . AllaN01Bear Sep 2020 #27
I would love to have the opportunity to vote for her in a Federal election. warmfeet Sep 2020 #30
I love AOC countryken Sep 2020 #32
But i was told ibegurpard Sep 2020 #35
AOC is going to be amazing for this country for years to come. progressive nobody Sep 2020 #36

BComplex

(8,036 posts)
2. She is. And she's setting the pace and the standards for the new generation of activists.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 01:58 PM
Sep 2020

I'm an old fart, and I think the world of this young lady!

demmiblue

(36,841 posts)
9. Lol... I remember the tizzy some had about her local office not being established quickly enough.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 02:32 PM
Sep 2020

To them: "How do you like them apples?" Literally, there may be some actual apples there!

PatSeg

(47,399 posts)
31. I agree
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 04:06 PM
Sep 2020

I've been critical of her in the past, but I'll always give her credit when it is due. This is very impressive.

Ohio Joe

(21,752 posts)
10. AOC and her team are amazing...
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 02:36 PM
Sep 2020

We need more 'radicals' who have caring about people as there 'evil agenda'.

AllaN01Bear

(18,154 posts)
28. if taking care of the poor, sick and elderly. feeding the hungary, the widow and orphan
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:55 PM
Sep 2020

make me liberal, so be it.

patphil

(6,169 posts)
11. This is how you build your base.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:14 PM
Sep 2020

With love, compassion, and genuine concern for the people, followed up with action to meet the needs of the people.

AOC is getting it done! She'll be around for a long time.

Response to demmiblue (Original post)

demmiblue

(36,841 posts)
15. My bad, I meant she won her primary in a landslide.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:21 PM
Sep 2020

Of course she will be re-elected.

Going to edit my post!

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,847 posts)
20. Too late! Already done!
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 03:35 PM
Sep 2020

I am more than happy do delete a post when it becomes irrelevant. It honestly feels like the appropriate thing to do.

warmfeet

(3,321 posts)
30. I would love to have the opportunity to vote for her in a Federal election.
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 04:01 PM
Sep 2020

Perhaps in 2036. Two terms Biden, two terms Harris, two terms AOC, would be fine by me. I can dream can't I? She is very impressive.

ibegurpard

(16,685 posts)
35. But i was told
Sat Sep 12, 2020, 05:09 PM
Sep 2020

Right here on DU that she was neglecting her constituents in favor of building her national profile and she was going to suffer for it... or something...

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