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In reply to the discussion: What is your opinion of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? [View all]WeekiWater
(3,259 posts)A district that just lost a lot of clout.
I don't think much more can be assumed at this point. It is going to be interesting to see if she takes part in the making of the sausage or if she just lobs bombs from the outside. I am of the belief at this point in time that she wants to be involved and is intelligent. The learning curve is going to take a little while for her. At this point she is a loud freshman without the clout in DC that her predecessor had.
Her persona today is completely media driven. The media had very few chances to back up the internets false narrative of the strength of the "Sanders Wing". The whole "Sanders Wing" mantra simply never manifested into very much. She is currenly a media creation as they had little else to build on the false narrative.
I think she is an opportunity for us. I find little difference between her and her predecessor outside of the fact that he had clout and was deeply involved in the process. Neither of which can we say about Ocasio. She has an opportunity to do a lot of good.
Right wingers seem to mock her like they do Sanders. It is much different than what they do to Clinton and Pelosi.