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In reply to the discussion: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won by 65 points [View all]bigtree
(88,905 posts)79. "democracy socialism" generates a good amount of support
...even in your state.
Dismissing it is just whistling in the wind.
More than that, it's playing politics with blinders on. There's more to political movements than wins and losses. I suspect that's what these dismissals of Democratic socialism are all about. If you can declare an ideal dead, you can hope to defeat the movement.
I think it's a vain pursuit which does nothing to the principles and only serves to aggravate supporters - many of these folks went on to vote for Feinstein and others in the general election, but you do whatever makes you feel better.
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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