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Ocasio Cortez is an ally, [View all] NY_20th Jun 2018 OP

Yes indeed, and the extent demonizing her occurs here elleng Jun 2018 #1

It sure does elleng. Don't get why anyone here would want to denigrate a rising star like Alexandria InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #41

It's certainly not smart. elleng Jun 2018 #53

Definitely not smart... I'm not quite ready to attribute some sinister intent... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #55

+100 BeyondGeography Jun 2018 #77

What demonizing? n/t pnwmom Jul 2018 #117

Why are you engaging in this false narrative? Vast majority of DU is excited by AOC. emulatorloo Jul 2018 #160

Thank you! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #237

What demonizing? I haven't seen any. MineralMan Jul 2018 #166

Same here Gothmog Jul 2018 #170

That race is in a district where she should win handily. MineralMan Jul 2018 #177

I haven't seen any either, but sometimes these threads pass by pretty quickly. dameatball Jul 2018 #176

yes, it does AtomicKitten Jul 2018 #182

agreed Champion Jack Jul 2018 #226

She hasn't won office yet... Scurrilous Jun 2018 #2

No, but she is likely to win. NY_20th Jun 2018 #4

Pretty much hers just like Newsom will be Governor JI7 Jun 2018 #6

She is the Democratic nominee RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #122

Who cares? She is not in my district...no interest in her one way or the other. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #3

She, like Joe Crowley has been a strong advocate for the kids. NY_20th Jun 2018 #7

I know Joe was down at the border...hadn't heard anything about her in this Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #12

Yup, of course Alexandria was at the border & she advocated for eliminating ICE InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #50

As I said...good for her. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #85

Yes, I see that you did Dems, and good for you for saying so... tip of the hat... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #100

I want her succeed and become a superstar...we need superstars and younger folks in Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #109

Absolutely! They are our future. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2018 #114

'what has she done for the kids?' melman Jun 2018 #11

excellent ...good for her. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #13

Same here, but I wonder whether there is a lesson there question everything Jun 2018 #112

They said on TV (MSNBC) that 5 % voted...had Cuomo been on the ballot, I think Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #143

Sadly I have seen a number of posts putting her down. Stonepounder Jul 2018 #116

I have not done that...and this comes from the media meme that her election shows Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #142

No interest one way or another? RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #123

Oh please. I am always happy to see a Dem win...but I am not interested in every Dem House member. Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #141

We'd just like to see... CanSocDem Jul 2018 #154

I am not happy with Sen. Sanders but I did vote for him in 16. I wouldn't vote for him again because Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #217

I understand what you're sayin'... makes perfect sense. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2018 #215

There is a thread which I think you posted in on about Yorktown which is a very nice place to Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #216

It's an easy trap to fall into, though, you wouldn't think so, at least not for a "big tent" party. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2018 #218

+10000 gazillion RandomAccess Jun 2018 #5

I have seen no "bashing".. just discussions Cha Jun 2018 #8

I've seen a lot of innuendo and uncalled for smearing. NY_20th Jun 2018 #9

I get it.. she's a Democrat. Cha Jun 2018 #10

Not just a Democrat, but a young and enthused Democrat. NY_20th Jun 2018 #15

In what way has she been "disparaged"? Cha Jun 2018 #23

Oh, I don't know. NY_20th Jun 2018 #34

But why? Cha Jun 2018 #37

I see a lot of them being thrown. NY_20th Jun 2018 #63

Good.. I see questions no tomatoes. Cha Jun 2018 #83

You can see what you want to see. NY_20th Jun 2018 #86

And, you don't buy what you don't want to.. the discussions Cha Jun 2018 #89

Yeah, I suppose it will. NY_20th Jun 2018 #92

Oh NO.. now you're the victim. you poor thing. Cha Jun 2018 #97

No. I'm not. NY_20th Jun 2018 #99

It's raining tomatoes, I s'pose. Super secret tomatoes only you can see. LanternWaste Jul 2018 #223

Can you post some links to some of those "demonizing" posts? Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #124

You can choose to read threads and opinions, NY_20th Jul 2018 #134

So you got nothing mcar Jul 2018 #173

Of course she is a Democrat...and ? Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #14

And? NY_20th Jun 2018 #16

This is just more dividing...out of the blue up pops a thread about this young woman...and I have Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #31

Is it really too much to ask to just congratulate her? NY_20th Jun 2018 #33

Can we eat the tomatoes instead? murielm99 Jun 2018 #93

I love a tomato sandwich NY_20th Jun 2018 #96

I've seen it too... so sad to see at a time when we should all be uniting InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #60

and you were wrong Gothmog Jul 2018 #171

Where? Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #190

Quite Me. Jun 2018 #43

It's not like we're making up questions Cha Jun 2018 #47

Mahalo! NurseJackie Jul 2018 #238

... SidDithers Jun 2018 #17

Of course! Seems like most all of DU is excited about her win. emulatorloo Jun 2018 #18

Perhaps it is only coming from a few. NY_20th Jun 2018 #20

I think everyone needs to learn from Crowley and follow JI7 Jun 2018 #19

Yes. Absolutely. NY_20th Jun 2018 #21

+1 KPN Jun 2018 #56

Yes, my hat's off to Crowley... we should all follow his lead. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #64

Arguing over a deep blue district is colossal waste of time and energy RandySF Jun 2018 #22

Why Are You Feeling So Defensive About Her? Me. Jun 2018 #24

Because I'm from New York State and I like her. NY_20th Jun 2018 #25

'She represents unity in a time and age when we need it most.' elleng Jun 2018 #27

She doesn't represent unity...quite the contrary...after her election all the newspaper ran stories Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #94

I was quoting NY 20th, have edited. elleng Jun 2018 #98

Sorry...you don't have to edit for me...I like Cortez...I just don't understand the significance Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #108

Thanks. I should have made clear I was quoting. elleng Jul 2018 #150

She absolutely does. NY_20th Jun 2018 #102

I Too Am A NYer Me. Jun 2018 #39

It's an 80 percent Democratic district. NY_20th Jun 2018 #44

But You Haven't Really Answered My Question Me. Jun 2018 #46

Because, as I've said repeatedly, NY_20th Jun 2018 #49

When Was She A Pawn? Me. Jun 2018 #52

I'm simply trying to congratulate a young woman who did an NY_20th Jun 2018 #57

PLease Don't Project Your Negative Thoughts On Others Me. Jun 2018 #58

Oh, I'm not. NY_20th Jun 2018 #59

I Did Me. Jun 2018 #62

Or you could just take NY_20th at face value KPN Jun 2018 #61

Thank you. NY_20th Jul 2018 #119

++++, wow, that's 4 threads just today. R B Garr Jun 2018 #69

... Me. Jun 2018 #75

OK, I'm not going to fight you on this NY_20th Jun 2018 #78

Yes, but NY 14th is not a "flipping the seat" race. lapucelle Jul 2018 #145

Right. Which is why I have a thread on Liuba, too. NY_20th Jul 2018 #156

I live just outside Peter King's district lapucelle Jul 2018 #163

You can see my journal here NY_20th Jul 2018 #118

Good for you!! Keep posting and promoting unity... Indeed, Alexandria is a breath of fresh air!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #66

That is my question...I have seen tons of these sort of posts. Why? Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #32

Because she's a young dynamo that's inspiring? NY_20th Jun 2018 #38

Seriously!! No, no, we can't have that!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #70

I don't see it..an obscure seat in New York...her primary win was a surprise...but she Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #87

You can reserve judgement of me all you want. NY_20th Jun 2018 #88

What? I don't appreciate having my words twisted...I said I was reserving judgement on how Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #101

have you been following this thread? NY_20th Jun 2018 #103

"ibscure seat" ???? H2O Man Jul 2018 #157

Exactly Me. Jun 2018 #40

Excitement for the younger generation joining the Democratic Party. NY_20th Jun 2018 #45

Oh come on...you all have decided this is some sort of message for the left left-she has been on TYT Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #90

I did no such thing. NY_20th Jun 2018 #91

We need the bench strength. calimary Jun 2018 #26

Yes. And I applaud the younger Democrats who are joining us. NY_20th Jun 2018 #28

No kidding. The younger generations in particular. calimary Jun 2018 #30

She's the future of the party. zentrum Jun 2018 #29

Without question... gotta love ¡Alexandria! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #72

I agree GulfCoast66 Jun 2018 #35

Thank you. NY_20th Jun 2018 #42

I am. GulfCoast66 Jun 2018 #48

You are kind. NY_20th Jun 2018 #51

Oh, and I want to add that I was not and am not a Bernie Supporter, NY_20th Jun 2018 #54

Oh, I was not referring to you who I know nothing about. GulfCoast66 Jun 2018 #67

Yes, she is. NY_20th Jun 2018 #81

The slurs against Ocasio-Cortez GaryCnf Jun 2018 #36

+1,000,000!! Absolutely brings back bad memories of the 2008 primary. InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #68

I have seen no such post...how about a link...that's is kind of a vile accusation. Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #95

Neither have I Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #191

I am sure of it. Demsrule86 Jul 2018 #194

Are you calling me a troll? NY_20th Jul 2018 #200

I don't know. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #206

"Accusations that she won because of the color of her skin.." Cha Jul 2018 #125

Links? GaryCnf Jul 2018 #144

So you can't provide links, just strawmen. Vast majority of DU is behind AOC. End of discussion. emulatorloo Jul 2018 #161

You got a word for word description GaryCnf Jul 2018 #167

Dunno, seems like you are trying to manufacture a conflict on DU that doesn't exist. emulatorloo Jul 2018 #168

Oh, I agree that the vast majority GaryCnf Jul 2018 #172

I haven't seen those accusations, only your references to them. N/T lapucelle Jul 2018 #146

Of course you haven't GaryCnf Jul 2018 #147

Saying that changing demographics may have been a factor lapucelle Jul 2018 #149

And in a single post, everything is confirmed. GaryCnf Jul 2018 #151

It is actually you who has confirmed your bias and motives R B Garr Jul 2018 #159

And once again GaryCnf Jul 2018 #164

Okay, it's obvious you can't be serious here, which is why I mentioned R B Garr Jul 2018 #179

Do you need a Kleenex? GaryCnf Jul 2018 #183

How utterly lame, but not surprising. R B Garr Jul 2018 #187

Btw, it's called the truth GaryCnf Jul 2018 #184

Demographics are always part of any election. R B Garr Jul 2018 #186

Some people seem hell bent on manufacturing a DU "conflict" that doesn't exist. emulatorloo Jul 2018 #165

Exactly. Well said. R B Garr Jul 2018 #180

Ocasio was on Meet the Press and said there are R B Garr Jul 2018 #213

100% agreement Puzzler Jun 2018 #65

She is the best candidate I've seen since Paul Wellstone. Clear, concise without hemming or hawwing. JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #71

That's quite the comparison... it's still early, but if anyone can fill those shoes... InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #73

Pushed a bit I would say at this time she is better! JoeOtterbein Jun 2018 #82

I have a good feeling also... I'm predicting a presidential run in her future too!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2018 #84

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2018 #74

Transfer it to a container you can use for pouring and set it on a warm--but not hot--place on or near uppityperson Jun 2018 #80

Let us rejoice in her victory and hope she wins the seat in November. PatrickforO Jun 2018 #76

She is going to win in that district. I would be shocked if she didn't...(and dismayed). Demsrule86 Jun 2018 #105

i think there is some sensitivity over Sanders not endorsing Clinton for weeks JI7 Jun 2018 #79

Thanks for validating the op's concern. Voltaire2 Jul 2018 #140

I haven't seen anyone demonizing her. Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #104

If she's not in your state, then why are you concerned? NY_20th Jun 2018 #107

Who is in Congress affects everyone in the country. You don't own people's opinions. Honeycombe8 Jun 2018 #110

I have not insulted a single person. NY_20th Jul 2018 #115

Stop it. I have not insulted anyone. NY_20th Jul 2018 #127

Unfortunately there are many who won't miss Joe RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #126

Of course you didn't see OC act like that. NY_20th Jul 2018 #128

She Is A Rising Star colsohlibgal Jun 2018 #106

Exactly! Unlike Bernie, She Ran As A Democrat TomCADem Jun 2018 #111

Thank you. NY_20th Jun 2018 #113

Not quite right. Bernie DID run as a Democrat. Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #120

Bernie does not and cannot prevent a Democrat from running against him. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #175

Bernie Has Been Open About Exploiting Democratic Party TomCADem Jul 2018 #185

Lovely word, "exploiting". Spares one the trouble of making a rational argument. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #188

I pointed Out Substantive Issues, Yet You Just Dismiss Them... TomCADem Jul 2018 #192

This is why I don't bother going into detail. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #211

Lie? Bernie Takes the Democratic Nomination... TomCADem Jul 2018 #214

Yep. (nt) ehrnst Jul 2018 #220

As the candidate, once he wins a primary. Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #203

Your assumptions are partly correct, partly incorrect Jim Lane Jul 2018 #209

You need to take it up with the author of that article. There might be a comments section.nt Honeycombe8 Jul 2018 #210

IMO, I need to move in the other direction. Jim Lane Jul 2018 #212

I agree RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #121

Thank you. NY_20th Jul 2018 #129

I think there are people on both sides who have been nasty. RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #130

The candidates were all class. NY_20th Jul 2018 #131

I'm with you NY 20th Power 2 the People Jul 2018 #132

Thank you. NY_20th Jul 2018 #135

The Ocasio Cortez victory isn't that big a deal Kaleva Jul 2018 #133

I'm not doing that, NY_20th Jul 2018 #136

What do you think of the posts using Ocasio Cortez to bash Pelosi and others? Kaleva Jul 2018 #137

She never did such a thing NY_20th Jul 2018 #138

Quite playing games. I never said she was doing it. Kaleva Jul 2018 #148

This all day! This is what is happening. R B Garr Jul 2018 #153

No, I have two threads on OC, not 4. NY_20th Jul 2018 #158

She's not the face of the party BluegrassDem Jul 2018 #139

She is not an ally, she is one of us. nt shanny Jul 2018 #152

Boom sad it took 152 posts to state the obvious dembotoz Jul 2018 #162

Recommended. H2O Man Jul 2018 #155

Your fixation with this candidate is amusing but misguided Gothmog Jul 2018 #169

Just watched her on Meet the Press ismnotwasm Jul 2018 #174

Good to know.. Thank You, Cha Jul 2018 #181

What's in the water today? Lots of touchy people in here. She won. Good for her. I hope she becomes dameatball Jul 2018 #178

My hopes are up, too. NY_20th Jul 2018 #207

I've seen no bashing Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #189

Well I have. NY_20th Jul 2018 #193

No you haven't. You have been called out for deliberately R B Garr Jul 2018 #195

The fact Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #197

Yes, I checked that a little too late for the time initially spent watching the R B Garr Jul 2018 #202

Congratulations. You have made me look into the ignore function. NY_20th Jul 2018 #198

Aww, I have a feeling it's not going R B Garr Jul 2018 #205

I'm from NY too. Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #196

I'm not going to go along with this nonsense. NY_20th Jul 2018 #199

Why? Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #201

You are going on ignore now too. NY_20th Jul 2018 #204

You're projecting Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #208

Demonzied? UNREC, false narrative. FSogol Jul 2018 #219

No. She is an actual Democrat. MineralMan Jul 2018 #221

I haven't visited DU much this weekend.. disillusioned73 Jul 2018 #222

Agreed, but she's still inexperienced Blue_Tires Jul 2018 #224

Tulsi, Our Revolution, Susan Sarandon, ... Wwcd Jul 2018 #228

K&R ck4829 Jul 2018 #225

Any post or thread attacking Ocasio-Cortez should be Alerted on. Tarc Jul 2018 #227

There no posts attacking her Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #231

You just keep telling yourself that Tarc Jul 2018 #232

Prove it Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #233

Link to posts that have been alerted on and deleted? Tarc Jul 2018 #236

Nice dodge Trumpocalypse Jul 2018 #239

Welcome to DU! IronLionZion Jul 2018 #229

Thank you. NY_20th Jul 2018 #230

So why exactly did she decide to primary a safe Democratic seat? ucrdem Jul 2018 #234

To me the jury is still out. nini Jul 2018 #235