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In reply to the discussion: What is your opinion of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? [View all]AlexSFCA
(6,137 posts)She is brutally honest (look at her instagram) and if she stays that way and washington doesnt change her, the sky is the limit; it is birtually impossible to undermine her authenticity, she hides absolutely nothing. I am hoping for a new era of transparency in our governemnt as she seems to be disclosing exactly how much she is being paid, what benefits and perks she is getting, etc. w/o holding back. We are the employer of congress. She has a skills that in short supply within our party - the ability to set a narrative and control the message. She never let defamations go unresponded like so many dems do including Pelosi and Clinton. She is fearess and we badly need it righy now. I hope shell fight gop in the open and counterset their narratives and she is correct to demand dems do the same especially the experienced ones. I like how she is always welcoming and smiling and does not surrender to anger - great antidot to gop. Dems have brilliant legislators, talented lawmakers, etc. but we need to market it better. E.g., dont say abortions - say doctor/patient priveledge to make decisions without government interference, dont say gun control - say strengthen 2nd amendment by ensuring well regulated measures are in place, etc. GOP has been better with this and their RW infrastructure.