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In reply to the discussion: What is your opinion of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? [View all]Magoo48
(4,709 posts)94. Love her fire and fearlessness.
I love it when she says that you cant take corporate money from the corporations youre attempting to reign in.
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She's reminds me of my favorite politician, Shirley Chisholm... Unbought and unbossed!
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2018
#14
She apparently won 2nd place microbiotics award while in high school and did specialize IntRel & Eco
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2018
#91
absolutely support her, she terrifies the Rethug scum, I agree with most of her main political goals
Celerity
Dec 2018
#15
I missed that, and it definitely adds to her appeal. Only problem is that here in the US...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2018
#19
How did you feel when she attacked Joe Crowley (AFTER the primary), Tammy Duckworth.....
George II
Dec 2018
#118
my first impression is she lets her ego control her actions. Sometimes, you don't have to talk
beachbum bob
Dec 2018
#18
I like her but that doesn't mean she would be an effective leader of a group.
grantcart
Dec 2018
#21
I think she is an excellent advocate, however, those who are asserting that the republicans and fox
still_one
Dec 2018
#23
I love her. We need liberals that make people believe government can do good things for them.
brewens
Dec 2018
#24
That's fair... but, to suggest that AOC might look to serve her own interests
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#109
Thought that's what you said... no worries though. Hope all goes well despite the distractions.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#120
I view her situation like Tim Tebow's NFL career, and let me explain that in further detail.
Tommy_Carcetti
Dec 2018
#38
this is actually a great reply, very well thought out and so accurate of what the MSM does
Celerity
Dec 2018
#122
I like her fighting spirit. She's a real leader. I don't always agree w/her, but...
Bucky
Dec 2018
#43
You got that right... the future looks bright indeed with AOC bringing the heat.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#93
AOC is Young and Full of Fire-I'm Looking Forward to Seeing What She Can Accomplish
dlk
Dec 2018
#61
She is right about a lot of things. She needs more polish to be able to get things done. nt
Blue_true
Dec 2018
#64
She doesn't meet the age requirement in the Constitution to run in 2020. nt
TexasTowelie
Dec 2018
#103
A little seasoning and she'll do just fine. I think she's prime leadership material.
marble falls
Dec 2018
#96
I would hesitate before comparing someone who hasn't spent a single day in Congress yet....
George II
Dec 2018
#99
I would hesitate as well if comparing achivements, experience, and accolades
Devil Child
Dec 2018
#104
We ere fortunate to have her. She's not the only strong young Democrat we elected to the House
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2018
#108
I don't have one yet. Her record of accomplishments in Congress is rather sparse at this point
DFW
Dec 2018
#110
They SHOULD be afraid... VERY afraid!! No amount of man-splainin' by Rethugs will keep AOC quiet.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#121
I love her - I love that she keeps her constitutients informed & fights backs
womanofthehills
Dec 2018
#127
I find it interesting how she truly wants to drain the swamp/change DC but Repubs hate her.
LonePirate
Dec 2018
#129
I didn't like her attacking Democrats, but to be fair, she has done well in the last couple of weeks
OnDoutside
Dec 2018
#132