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More Perfect Union and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Jun 9, 2026
We brought AOC to deep red Georgia to talk data centers. We found a data center rebellion, with people willing to radically shift their politics. One conservative voter said: "If there's a chance that anything can be done, I feel like she's gonna be the one to do it."
BH liberal
(190 posts)A high-profile progressive traveling in red states is an inviting target. Personally, I try to avoid red states whenever possible.
yankee87
(2,881 posts)I may not be around to see it, but shell be president after she defeats Schumer in 28.
Bumbles
(550 posts)I hope to live long enough to see the orange monster dead or in jail, our ship of state beginning to make a u-turn to better governance and, now, AOC as Senator, perhaps leading to President.
ananda
(35,652 posts)We need good liberals these days.
DaBronx
(787 posts)Very interesting. Good on AOC. She is brave.