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ProfessorPlum

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46. hear fucking hear

Sat Nov 24, 2018, 01:16 PM

Nov 2018

all of this goddamned nonsense about who we want to be the leaders, their personalities, ages, experiences, party affiliations, etc. is rather completely beside the point about policy.

Let them all compete as hard as they can to talk about, and act on, making our lives better. We all win.

People act like if Bernie makes their lives better, or AOC makes their lives better, or someone else entirely makes their lives better, then it's a problem.

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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