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In reply to the discussion: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez!! [View all]LonePirate
(13,408 posts)22. Seven months ago, she was a bartender. Now she could (should) be headed to Congress.
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This photo is from Nov. 14, 2017. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, was then working as a bartender.
Less than a year later, she defeated the likely next Speaker of the House, and will almost certainly be the youngest woman ever elected to Congress
This photo is from Nov. 14, 2017. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 28, was then working as a bartender.
Less than a year later, she defeated the likely next Speaker of the House, and will almost certainly be the youngest woman ever elected to Congress
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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