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32. Yes! That's why AOC working with Pelosi to fight the GOP is so good.

Reply to Jarqui (Reply #23)

Fri Nov 23, 2018, 06:04 PM

Nov 2018

Take heart- both Ocasio-Cortez and Pelosi are great Dems who are working together. Glad to have both in Congress.

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Dems are unifying behind Pelosi to fight GOP, Ocasio-Cortez leading the way [View all] sharedvalues Nov 2018 OP

I really like Ocasio-Cortez, but at this point I prefer saying she's a strong voice fighting the GOP Tom Rinaldo Nov 2018 #1

"I prefer saying she's a strong voice fighting the GOP" Wintryjade Nov 2018 #4

I have seen AOC working with our Democratic establishment every step of the way, while speaking out. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #2

They didn't put her there, she knows how to grab attention marylandblue Nov 2018 #11

I disagree. I very much feel that the media did exactly that. Like in the title of this OP. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #12

The media goes for compelling stories and photogenic people marylandblue Nov 2018 #13

True, and regardless, my point. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #14

Ok, I just don't blame the media for it. marylandblue Nov 2018 #15

I called out labeling a freshman congressperson before being sworn in as the "leader". Wintryjade Nov 2018 #16

Agreed 100%. Fuzzpope Nov 2018 #27

Exactly. It has had influence for working on the last two decades of elections. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #28

Amen to that! demosincebirth Nov 2018 #35

I think they go for both juxtaposed Nov 2018 #36

Love you AOC!! Power 2 the People Nov 2018 #3

I love AOC but she isn't leading the way. Kurt V. Nov 2018 #5

Pelosi is the example of leadership, for real. Good to see AOC on board since she is holding the Wintryjade Nov 2018 #6

Actually I Like Bernie Reminding Us Billionaires Are Still In Charge PaulX2 Nov 2018 #7

It use to be millionaires, but that is not the issue I have with Sanders holding the Democratic Wintryjade Nov 2018 #8

This Conversation Is About Dems Me. Nov 2018 #10

Used to be millionaires and billionaires, then just billionaires as of last year. Wonder why? George II Nov 2018 #18

I say give the mic to anyone who will make my life less oppressive juxtaposed Nov 2018 #37

hear fucking hear ProfessorPlum Nov 2018 #46

smart woman to adopt the strategy we recommend right here on DU! nt msongs Nov 2018 #9

"Leading the way"? George II Nov 2018 #17

But by all means zentrum Nov 2018 #19

Good, unity is what we need right now more than anything elmac Nov 2018 #20

+1 Ponietz Nov 2018 #21

I do not think Democrats have a problem with progressives, but with populists. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #22

define populist ProfessorPlum Nov 2018 #47

Cutting a deal with the GOP seems mind boggling Jarqui Nov 2018 #23

Yes! That's why AOC working with Pelosi to fight the GOP is so good. sharedvalues Nov 2018 #32

This has nothing to do with Pelosi, that I can see. Cortez doesn't mention Pelosi. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #24

I agree. Seems like the Democratic leadership has taken her in hand and she has listened and Wintryjade Nov 2018 #25

It does show promise that she learns from her mistakes. Not everyone does. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #44

I think you are correct. I don't see a demand for the extreme left, but a counter to Trump. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #45

No, not at all. Please unify unless you have strong evidence. sharedvalues Nov 2018 #30

Everyone in Congress is smart. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #43

I am glad that the folks who have not yet been sworn in Ninsianna Nov 2018 #26

AOC is unifying behind Pelosi, who is leading. sharedvalues Nov 2018 #31

Yes Pelosi & AOC know that House Dems must stick/work together or their new power is empty. stuffmatters Nov 2018 #39

+1 Pelosi is one of the most effective progressives in Congress ever. sharedvalues Nov 2018 #42

well, the wording of how she's supposedly leading by joining the rest of the caucus Ninsianna Nov 2018 #40

Is the "jailing children" situation still ongoing? oberliner Nov 2018 #29

what does the problem solvers caucus want? Hamlette Nov 2018 #33

WOW! Well Okay then. Thats the sprit. As a fellow NY'er, gotta be liking Queens... winstars Nov 2018 #34

Silly question, what shoe where given for the display, Make and model? Thanks juxtaposed Nov 2018 #38

I'm glad to see she's doing this mcar Nov 2018 #41