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In reply to the discussion: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez!! [View all]shanny
(6,709 posts)18. it would appear the party is moving left
and, yes, away from "reasoned leadership and experience"...which has been failing much more than symbolically since at least 2000. There's an old expression: lead, follow or get out of the way.
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The Greens and Libertarians always stay in to maintain ballot access.
Power 2 the People
Jun 2018
#25
Yes, and ran on many other issues in line with Bernie's positions... it's no wonder she won!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#81
What policies will Ocasio-Cortez offer that will help deliver national votes to the Democrats?
brooklynite
Jun 2018
#21
Seven months ago, she was a bartender. Now she could (should) be headed to Congress.
LonePirate
Jun 2018
#22
Bullshit. You used the constitution to justify lobbying and the perversity of it
Power 2 the People
Jun 2018
#55
Sen. Sanders: Congratulations to @Ocasio2018 on her extraordinary upset victory tonight!
Donkees
Jun 2018
#27
Well said!! That's the kind of example I was hoping others would be setting as well.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#84