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In reply to the discussion: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won by 65 points [View all]JonLP24
(29,346 posts)62. During the primaries
People were criticizing big time for endorsing and rallying for a candidate in a primary which is what all politicians said many people criticized her for not campaigning at home focusing on a race she hasn't won yet.
The OP alluded to that is his only reply in the thread.
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People seemed concerned that she was spending time campaigning for other candidates
oberliner
Nov 2018
#6
This is why I laugh at the so called "experts" who advise Democrats to go to the center.
Vinca
Nov 2018
#3
Some people just don't seem to be able to wrap their heads around that reality.
Blue_true
Nov 2018
#24
"Experts" don't advise Democrats to go to the center, they advise Democrats to....
George II
Nov 2018
#27
I am so grateful I live in New England. I can't imagine existing in a state where the big issues are
Vinca
Nov 2018
#90
Social Democrat for the massive win...folks like socialist democracy, the party needs to get
Fred Sanders
Nov 2018
#5
No, DEMOCRAT for the win. As proven over the spring and summer primary seasons....
George II
Nov 2018
#110
Another 29 year old, Abby Finkenauer flipped a red seat to blue. More impressive. n/t
seaglass
Nov 2018
#7
AOC, Campaigned AGAINST Dem Sharice Davids?? WOW. Guess David's handed her a serious lesson in
Bfd
Nov 2018
#33
Yes she did. She also campaigned against Christine Whitmer and William Lacy Clay, too.
George II
Nov 2018
#108
If the point the OP was trying to make was that she was the youngest woman elected to the House, one
still_one
Nov 2018
#37
Abbey Finkenauer, born Dec 27, 1988, her story of struggle far exceeds a middle class life
Bfd
Nov 2018
#39
I never ceased to be amazed that we have the most knowledgeable folks here, and you just proved it.
still_one
Nov 2018
#41
I'm guess they would have voted for a dead body if it had a "D" next to it.
brooklynite
Nov 2018
#76
As a voter in NYC, especially someone formerly in Yvette Clarke's district, I stand by my opinion
brooklynite
Nov 2018
#96
People were concerned that she was spending time campaigning for other candidates
oberliner
Nov 2018
#106