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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAOC is becoming a powerhouse.
Shes always been great, but I think her Against Oligarchy tour with Bernie has really honed her skills.Republicans tried to 'gotcha' three Democratic Governors in a hearing about sanctuary cities. AOC was having absolutely none of it!
Locutusofborg
(597 posts)"128 Democrats cross the aisle and help Republicans block AOC-backed bid to impeach Trump over Iran strikes"
https://news.yahoo.com/news/128-democrats-cross-aisle-help-221410974.html
JI7
(93,908 posts)Gaugamela
(3,576 posts)that make AOC stand out. She always does what she thinks is right, not what's politically expedient. Those other Dems are no doubt sucking up to AIPAC.
AZProgressive
(29,986 posts)If Mamdani wins it will be a good day for her considering it was her endorsement that likely swayed the election.
SocialDemocrat61
(8,045 posts)it will be a great day for her. Shell be seen as a kingmaker in the party.
choie
(7,005 posts)vote to impeach trump.
flashman13
(2,566 posts)2naSalit
(103,817 posts)Bettie
(19,882 posts)and boy howdy, that first congressman questioning the governors was insanely stupid and near-incoherent. Certainly doesn't know how words go together.
Gaugamela
(3,576 posts)democratsruletheday
(1,922 posts)and I respect the shit outta her but she has no real national appeal IMO. That's an indictment on the knuckle draggers who voted the Orange stain in twice....not her.
Gaugamela
(3,576 posts)Americans don't know who she is. But one thing we do know is that run of the mill centrist Democrats have no national appeal.
JI7
(93,908 posts)and she can run for his seat.
SSJVegeta
(3,156 posts)I was fairly certain that the moment she endorsed him, he won.
I had some doubts, but I was right!
Music Man
(1,664 posts)Kid Berwyn
(25,120 posts)Erudite. Charming. Compelling
Let her wait her turn.
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