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Demsrule86

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70. I have considered that but I like to read news about AOC. She is impressive, and I find her

Sat Jan 12, 2019, 09:05 PM

Jan 2019

interesting. I just can't stand the posts that gush -not the news stuff...positively nauseating...not saying any of your posts are like this or pointing fingers at anyone... they have right to post what they choose...I do think it could hurt AOC if we are not careful and that would be a shame.

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If you think a freshman congresswoman who actually connects with people is the problem.. [View all] jodymarie aimee Jan 2019 OP

Other than the small electorate in her safe district... brooklynite Jan 2019 #1

eyes and ears jodymarie aimee Jan 2019 #2

Wasn't it supposed to be "safe" for the guy she replaced? And... TreasonousBastard Jan 2019 #3

It was...and consequently he stopped paying attention. brooklynite Jan 2019 #16

2.3 million Twitter followers. BluesRunTheGame Jan 2019 #18

trump has 20 million per money.com msongs Jan 2019 #21

So how many elected Dems match him? How many KPN Jan 2019 #23

Is that including the ones at the Russian bot farm? n/t Mr.Bill Jan 2019 #26

She's been in Congress for 1 week and was unknown a few months ago. BluesRunTheGame Jan 2019 #31

apples + oranges equals strawman KelleyKramer Jan 2019 #59

Isn't there quite a bit right here at DU? KPN Jan 2019 #22

Thanks for confirming that these threads are about R B Garr Jan 2019 #63

Just ask anyone (even here) how many Mr.Bill Jan 2019 #27

Freshman Congresswomen without Googling Proud Veteran Jan 2019 #32

If they can't, they should be ashamed for being so ill-informed EffieBlack Jan 2019 #44

The average person in this country Mr.Bill Jan 2019 #45

I wasn't just referring to the "average" person - I was also referring to the DUers EffieBlack Jan 2019 #46

I understand. Mr.Bill Jan 2019 #48

in other words, you are the problem Kurt V. Jan 2019 #35

--- shanny Jan 2019 #55

If she is such a non-figure Bilegurken Jan 2019 #37

Ding, ding, ding!! We hava winna!! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2019 #58

Pardon me.... Who is the "Dem Establishment" that is "Attacking Her"? MrGrieves Jan 2019 #61

I feel "connected" to her... SMC22307 Jan 2019 #41

Not very deep. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #4

So she has no talent or ability? Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #8

Who said she has no talent or ability? WeekiWater Jan 2019 #10

Well, break it down for me, then. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #11

Ok. I'll let you stick with the thought she should be in the frying pan. WeekiWater Jan 2019 #14

Don't forget Rachel Maddow used to be Mr.Bill Jan 2019 #29

And quotes Alan Moore Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2019 #5

politico's purpose is to divide Hermit-The-Prog Jan 2019 #6

Absolutely Bilegurken Jan 2019 #38

"You can not rein in Latinas" "New party, who dis? " Autumn Jan 2019 #17

"cannot rein in Latinas" is a prejudiced statement, just not bigotted. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2019 #30

Amen to that! FiveGoodMen Jan 2019 #7

What people? n/t murielm99 Jan 2019 #9

She is very refreshing. It is nice to hear other voices rather than those demanding conformity. wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #12

I would say that justice Democrats demand conformity...and this primarying BS needs to stop. Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #19

I would guess justice democrats see it rxavtly KPN Jan 2019 #24

I see nothing good in justice Democrats....they are Democrats? ha Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #52

I understand. Never found Cenk to be KPN Jan 2019 #62

I find them horrible. They played a role in our 16 loss...and hate Democrats in my opinion. Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #68

No Ace Rothstein Jan 2019 #25

Yes thank you mountain grammy Jan 2019 #36

No it is how the party loses...we live in a center left country...much of our success was in red and Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #51

oh so we lost that district? shanny Jan 2019 #56

Yes they looked alike. Is that bad? wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #49

It just always struck me as odd that non-conformist have to conform too... Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #50

You start out using the word nonconformist then you build a case based on a word. wasupaloopa Jan 2019 #65

But in the creating of the movement new norms were created...is my point. I am not saying it was bad Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #66

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Her backing group wants to target Democrats in vulnerable districts; if she doesn't denounce that, LongtimeAZDem Jan 2019 #13

You all should just stop...I don't dislike the young lady...but kind of sick of hearing Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #15

+1,000 EffieBlack Jan 2019 #40

Sometimes fans can be a hindrance... Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #53

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There is no savior...and when Democrats stopn looking for one in AOC, Sanders, Beto, and roll Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #69

isn't there a trash keyword function? shanny Jan 2019 #57

I have considered that but I like to read news about AOC. She is impressive, and I find her Demsrule86 Jan 2019 #70

You have no link/context. The premise as posited in the OP is NOT the issue. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2019 #28

Jahana Hayes? Sharice Davids? Katie Hill? George II Jan 2019 #33

Perfect nini Jan 2019 #67

I'm still closely watching and waiting... defacto7 Jan 2019 #34

I'm more than tired of minority rule. Kurt V. Jan 2019 #39

My Experience Is That Very Little Is Learned While Running One's Mouth DoctorJoJo Jan 2019 #42

Do you follow your own advice? Kaleva Jan 2019 #64

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I love it when silly Republican tweeters get A-OCked griloco Jan 2019 #47

Amen. shanny Jan 2019 #54