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heh KG Dec 2018 #1
She will take no BS bdamomma Dec 2018 #2
She's a feisty young woman vlyons Dec 2018 #3
She is a strong spokesperson for the Medicare-for-All legislation. kentuck Dec 2018 #5
Feisty? Nah, just unabashedly honest! charliea Dec 2018 #107
+1 Power 2 the People Dec 2018 #123
I think you meant to use the word 'firebrand' sheshe2 Dec 2018 #4
edited kentuck Dec 2018 #7
You are very welcome. sheshe2 Dec 2018 #11
She scares them for some reason voteearlyvoteoften Dec 2018 #6
Right wingers are always the most scared of smart, outspoken women. Zing Zing Zingbah Dec 2018 #16
She tells truth to non-stop lies. She told truth throughout her campaign Texin Dec 2018 #55
I love her on Twitter RhodeIslandOne Dec 2018 #8
I support her. spanone Dec 2018 #9
+1000 Canoe52 Dec 2018 #65
Waiting for that "post removed" person to post. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2018 #10
Like her, Polly Hennessey Dec 2018 #12
Cranky old shut-ins and Fox News viewers hate her. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2018 #13
Hey now, I'm old and cranky and I enjoy her feistiness, she has moxie. dae Dec 2018 #62
Will Rogers fan I am. saidsimplesimon Dec 2018 #79
Yes they love to hate her. Her haters make me like her more and more. Autumn Dec 2018 #102
I'd bet a week's pay there are LIBERAL shut-ins, too. Stinky The Clown Dec 2018 #135
She's reminds me of my favorite politician, Shirley Chisholm... Unbought and unbossed! TheBlackAdder Dec 2018 #14
Shirley Chisholm was a heck of a lot smarter than this young woman. virgogal Dec 2018 #54
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
That's why they hate her OnlinePoker Dec 2018 #95
she gained my respect when she defended Pelosi Yosemito Dec 2018 #17
I agree drmeow Dec 2018 #20
+1 Ponietz Dec 2018 #33
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 agree. redstatebluegirl Dec 2018 #30
An ego, among politicians? BlueWI Dec 2018 #141
I like her but that doesn't mean she would be an effective leader of a group. grantcart Dec 2018 #21
You should follow her cilla4progress Dec 2018 #22
I think she is an excellent advocate, however, those who are asserting that the republicans and fox still_one Dec 2018 #23
Very true. kentuck Dec 2018 #25
but she is doing the right thing. You need to stand up to bullies still_one Dec 2018 #32
I could not disagree with that statement more, watoos Dec 2018 #53
I love her. We need liberals that make people believe government can do good things for them. brewens Dec 2018 #24
I haven't decided yet Shell_Seas Dec 2018 #26
You bet, watoos Dec 2018 #56
Lol exactly. John Fante Dec 2018 #131
I think she's great melman Dec 2018 #27
She'll be fine Loki Liesmith Dec 2018 #28
Which ones don't you like? watoos Dec 2018 #58
Love her! silverweb Dec 2018 #29
I like her a lot... CincyDem Dec 2018 #31
My opinion, so glad you asked. (big grin) saidsimplesimon Dec 2018 #34
Yeah, cause that's what she's all about... not! Give her a break. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #92
I am a cautious person, saidsimplesimon Dec 2018 #101
That's fair... but, to suggest that AOC might look to serve her own interests InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #109
pardoned me? saidsimplesimon Dec 2018 #114
Thought that's what you said... no worries though. Hope all goes well despite the distractions. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #120
Obviously talented, should resist the urge to charge up every hill BeyondGeography Dec 2018 #35
I think she's neat. blogslut Dec 2018 #36
Generally I like her. Think she could be great. PoorMonger Dec 2018 #37
I view her situation like Tim Tebow's NFL career, and let me explain that in further detail. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2018 #38
Well said. dhol82 Dec 2018 #59
If I comment on your post I'm going to get in trouble. watoos Dec 2018 #66
Yes, very well said EffieBlack Dec 2018 #100
Pro teams have a way of exposing weaknesses like no other ... aggiesal Dec 2018 #117
I'm a fan but I don't have the attitude you criticize. Jim Lane Dec 2018 #138
She's fine wryter2000 Dec 2018 #39
The MSM is so hell bent on having to create a partisan rivalry LiberalLovinLug Dec 2018 #75
You put it better than I did. n/t wryter2000 Dec 2018 #83
this is actually a great reply, very well thought out and so accurate of what the MSM does Celerity Dec 2018 #122
I was worried about her, and I'll admit I was wrong. Qutzupalotl Dec 2018 #40
... CousinIT Dec 2018 #41
she's definitely growing on me NewJeffCT Dec 2018 #42
I like her fighting spirit. She's a real leader. I don't always agree w/her, but... Bucky Dec 2018 #43
You Go Girl! djacq Dec 2018 #44
Recommended. H2O Man Dec 2018 #45
L O V E her! pdsimdars Dec 2018 #46
I wish she was my congresswoman oldlibdem Dec 2018 #47
She is the future of the Democratic party kimbutgar Dec 2018 #48
You got that right... the future looks bright indeed with AOC bringing the heat. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #93
We'll see... Wounded Bear Dec 2018 #49
I absolutely love her ZeroSomeBrains Dec 2018 #50
I'm a fan matt819 Dec 2018 #51
She is FANTASTIC.. disillusioned73 Dec 2018 #52
I like her. She brings up fights for ideas we need to consider. SharonAnn Dec 2018 #57
As a rookie MOC, I will give her a free pass. DinahMoeHum Dec 2018 #60
I think she is fine right now, as is. watoos Dec 2018 #71
AOC is Young and Full of Fire-I'm Looking Forward to Seeing What She Can Accomplish dlk Dec 2018 #61
I like her a lot Marrah_Goodman Dec 2018 #63
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
I see her as a very vocal progressive in a very safe district. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #67
I like her so far shanti Dec 2018 #68
She is blazing a trail Mira Dec 2018 #69
I was a bit skeptical of her at first Proud Liberal Dem Dec 2018 #70
I like her. 47of74 Dec 2018 #72
She's HOT! hurple Dec 2018 #73
My opinion is that she is a progressive House member from New York. MineralMan Dec 2018 #74
We need to have her back. watoos Dec 2018 #76
I think she has great potential. TNNurse Dec 2018 #77
Love her. She is the future if we are to survive rainy Dec 2018 #78
I think her reach is going to extend qazplm135 Dec 2018 #80
i like her. barbtries Dec 2018 #81
I hope she runs for VP as Bernie's running mate. Joe941 Dec 2018 #82
She doesn't meet the age requirement in the Constitution to run in 2020. nt TexasTowelie Dec 2018 #103
Ridiculous. MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #142
Young and green, but has potential Azathoth Dec 2018 #84
Jury is still out for me Charlotte Little Dec 2018 #85
I think Ocasio-Cortez will replace Nancy Pelosi.... Joe Nation Dec 2018 #86
young, naive, not ready for prime time kennetha Dec 2018 #87
Big thumbs up from me! NRaleighLiberal Dec 2018 #88
I like her and I LOVE how she throws Republican shit right back at them. lilactime Dec 2018 #89
Too early to tell, IMO! BlueMTexpat Dec 2018 #90
Love her fire and fearlessness. Magoo48 Dec 2018 #94
A little seasoning and she'll do just fine. I think she's prime leadership material. marble falls Dec 2018 #96
+1 n/t Devil Child Dec 2018 #106
I have no idea. MyNameGoesHere Dec 2018 #97
I have positive opinion of Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Devil Child Dec 2018 #98
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
Thank you! MrsCoffee Dec 2018 #143
The more people hate her, the more I like her. Iggo Dec 2018 #105
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
She speaks truth to power. Of course they're terrified of her. fierywoman Dec 2018 #111
They SHOULD be afraid... VERY afraid!! No amount of man-splainin' by Rethugs will keep AOC quiet. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2018 #121
I kind of like her so far get the red out Dec 2018 #112
Though She's been hyped by the media because of her Primary Victory Ccarmona Dec 2018 #113
She's smart, quick to act. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #115
I expect to be voting Trumpocalypse Dec 2018 #116
I like her Bettie Dec 2018 #119
At the risk of sounding like a geezer (which I am), I think she's got spunk. Vinca Dec 2018 #124
Personally, I find her a bit annoying. Calista241 Dec 2018 #125
I think highly of her. Quemado Dec 2018 #126
I love her - I love that she keeps her constitutients informed & fights backs womanofthehills Dec 2018 #127
she is defintely an asset to dem party AlexSFCA Dec 2018 #128
I find it interesting how she truly wants to drain the swamp/change DC but Repubs hate her. LonePirate Dec 2018 #129
I like her. But she has to learn to listen, as well as raise hell. NT Adrahil Dec 2018 #130
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
Promising rookie, prone to rookie mistakes; needs time to reach potential. VOX Dec 2018 #133
An up and comer. LanternWaste Dec 2018 #134
She gets alot of attention for someone who hasn't been sworn in yet LeftInTX Dec 2018 #136
Like. moondust Dec 2018 #137
More favorable impression than a couple of months ago Awsi Dooger Dec 2018 #139
There should be a reality tv show, she'd be a great topic. betsuni Dec 2018 #140
I like her, l don't agree with her Raine Dec 2018 #144
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