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In reply to the discussion: Ocasio-Cortez Says Biden Has Not Reached Out to Her [View all]Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)100. The bridges were burned by her. Her job to fix things.
One of my angriest days.

I had just read something where Trump had called for cuts to disability (not this article, another one that I can't find).
Trump Calls for Social Security Cuts for the 4th Consecutive Year
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2020/02/21/trump-calls-for-social-security-cuts-for-the-4th-c.aspx
And what do I see soon after on twitter? This absolute load of dung. And nothing at all about Trump.
Link to tweet
Resultant WTF thread:
Different Day Different Surrogate Same Smear - Are They Taking Turns?
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1287439510
Her tweet was in the AM. A few hours later the screw turned for her as the internet struck back and that snide ass 'I dont understand why some folks run as if the internet doesnt exist' became the day's punchline:
Link to tweet
Yep. She picked the wrong side.
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Me, me, me. Is she a doctor that can help with the nation's most pressing issue?
dem4decades
Apr 2020
#3
No she wouldn't. She could not even win the Senate or the governorship in New York...she can
Demsrule86
Apr 2020
#91
Yeah, it's not like Biden needs to worry about voters in New York's 14th congressional district
sop
Apr 2020
#110
Long read. Has some of that in there plus a lot of other stuff some of which I liked.
Scurrilous
Apr 2020
#135
It's a fucking pandemic lady. It's not about you. You sound like a spoiled child. memememememe
Maru Kitteh
Apr 2020
#6
She is a jr. congresswoman why would he reach out to her and not others with more seniority?
redstatebluegirl
Apr 2020
#25
What has she said about the Democratic socialists tweeting that they do not support Biden?
Tech
Apr 2020
#29
There are 232 Democratic House members; Biden probably hasn't spoken to most of them
brooklynite
Apr 2020
#34
do presidental candidates normally reach out to the House reps of their party a week after securing
Takket
Apr 2020
#40
Oh, for fuck's sake. I keep trying to like her, and then seeing shit like this.
Squinch
Apr 2020
#55
Stating that "the process of coming together should be uncomfortable for everyone"
c-rational
Apr 2020
#58
"AOC slams Dem centrists as 'Tea Party of the left,' suggests Biden shouldn't be in same party"
LakeArenal
Apr 2020
#64
They Asked Her if Biden and Reached Out and Her Answer Was No - Giver Her a Break on This
Indykatie
Apr 2020
#86
I don't see her as particularly courageous. She's a politician, plain and simple.
lapucelle
Apr 2020
#97
Why link to an excerpt when the original NY Times article is a more accurate take on the interview?
SharonClark
Apr 2020
#114
I don't think that Joe needs to reach out to each and every member of Congress.
totodeinhere
Apr 2020
#118
If the young congresswoman persists in behaving in this jejeune manner, a once-promising career...
Hekate
Apr 2020
#125
Let's all help primary her. She loves the idea of Dems primarying incumbent
SiliconValley_Dem
Apr 2020
#134