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Hav

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31. Why even bother?

Wed Apr 15, 2020, 10:33 AM

Apr 2020

Does Biden's team spend the same amount of time with every single Dem in Congress or just those who haven't grown up yet?
Seriously, just go on without trying to please and appease everyone. Biden has already shown signs to acknowledge the Warren and Bernie wing by adopting parts of their plans. No one will be moved to vote for Biden just because of her.

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Ocasio-Cortez on Biden endorsement: 'We'll see' [View all] RandySF Apr 2020 OP

She wants to see if she can talk Trump into national healthcare first. Aristus Apr 2020 #1

she's pissed bc agingdem Apr 2020 #8

"Flash in the pan" PatSeg Apr 2020 #59

This! n/t MFGsunny Apr 2020 #66

hubris of youth agingdem Apr 2020 #74

And you know, PatSeg Apr 2020 #76

I'm a child of 60s and 70s.. agingdem Apr 2020 #77

Yes, we definitely made a difference PatSeg Apr 2020 #78

The children of the 60s and 70's elected Trump Mariana Apr 2020 #82

apathy elected trump agingdem Apr 2020 #84

Trump voters elected Trump. Mariana Apr 2020 #85

Agree. SharonClark Apr 2020 #28

Yeah, I feel the same. old guy Apr 2020 #30

No ambiguity there, AOC is irresponsible still_one Apr 2020 #2

AOC should probably watch out or she'll be back tending bar... Wounded Bear Apr 2020 #3

Oh FFS Walleye Apr 2020 #4

You're nothing special vercetti2021 Apr 2020 #5

listen up nykym Apr 2020 #6

Somehow she thinks she is a senior representative and not a first term rep. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #7

If AOC is [somehow] the 'future of the party . . . .' empedocles Apr 2020 #14

Love your last sentence. Perfect. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #32

Credit that to my Grandpa Charlie, Lord I miss that man. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #33

I bet you do. ❣️ for Uncle Charlie. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #34

She is facing a primary...well funded. This particular opponent is going to appeal to the district.. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #63

Good to know. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #73

her main opponent is a Rethug plant, who loves Reagan, advocated privatising Social Security, & is Celerity Apr 2020 #81

People must stop treating her as the be-all and end-all wryter2000 Apr 2020 #9

She's a freshman congresswoman Danmel Apr 2020 #37

DU Thread AOC Throws Biden under bus! 🤬 SheltieLover Apr 2020 #10

Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #19

Sure looks that way! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #24

Yes!!!!!!!! justhanginon Apr 2020 #43

Feel free to xpost cuz I don't think people are seeing this! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #44

So spot on. brush Apr 2020 #64

Pls also feel free to xpost SheltieLover Apr 2020 #69

Will do. brush Apr 2020 #70

Awesome! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #72

Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #11

"We'll See"-- Its Time to Take that Kind of Democrat Out Before She Becomes the Next Bernie Sanders Stallion Apr 2020 #12

So do I! True Blue American Apr 2020 #57

Me Too! I want Biden to confirm that he will prosecute the entire trump team. Under The Radar Apr 2020 #13

just vote for him is all we ask. samnsara Apr 2020 #20

ABSOLUTELY! SheltieLover Apr 2020 #46

It makes a different in terms of unity. Are you saying you won't endorse Biden? Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #67

Are you saying that Biden can't influence his attorney general pick as Trump does? Under The Radar Apr 2020 #68

Who is this "we" of which she speaks? JenniferJuniper Apr 2020 #15

AOC is only all about AOC. nt MANative Apr 2020 #16

we'll see??? ..just ask her if she will vote for him..is that a 'we'll see' as well? samnsara Apr 2020 #17

When my folks said that it meant NO. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #29

There are things that I admire about AOC, but she really needs to get with the program. Arkansas Granny Apr 2020 #18

Nancy will a nice little talk with her. Coleman Apr 2020 #21

So If Not Biden, Who Is She Going To Support & Vote For? Me. Apr 2020 #22

I wonder if she really knows Biden's policies on the list she gave OKNancy Apr 2020 #23

DAMMIT!!! calimary Apr 2020 #25

He's probably better off without her endorsement Green Line Apr 2020 #26

We're having conversations with Biden's team" LakeArenal Apr 2020 #27

Why even bother? Hav Apr 2020 #31

How is her re-election coming along? left-of-center2012 Apr 2020 #35

She doesn't have to she is in a totally safe district. redstatebluegirl Apr 2020 #36

She has a well funded primary opponent who is more suitable for the district which is not super left Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #65

Her endorsement makes no difference. beastie boy Apr 2020 #38

She Is Making a Bad Mistake, Sir The Magistrate Apr 2020 #39

it depends what the goal is KayF Apr 2020 #40

If Her Goal, Ma'am, Is To Advance Left And Progressive Policies In Our Country The Magistrate Apr 2020 #49

Maybe Joe True Blue American Apr 2020 #58

I used to think she had potential for bigger and better things. comradebillyboy Apr 2020 #41

Prepare to get plowed over by a speeding Semi rufus dog Apr 2020 #42

Maybe Biden should announce he's endorsing her primary rivals. R B Garr Apr 2020 #45

Please quit with the AOC True Blue American Apr 2020 #47

I would call out any Dem who wants to hold out. RandySF Apr 2020 #53

You are giving her publicity True Blue American Apr 2020 #56

And, I thank you for Doing it.. it All Hands On Deck! Cha Apr 2020 #80

Mediaite views hers as an unequivocal endorsement. nt pnwmom Apr 2020 #87

Some People care that she said this about Joe Biden.. Cha Apr 2020 #79

For some reason she has not learned to pick her battles. I am done with her. Tech Apr 2020 #48

She's let her "status" go to her head book_worm Apr 2020 #50

I guess AOC was 'ok' at first, but now she reminds me of the idiot-in-chief. Talitha Apr 2020 #51

I think people need to be very careful downing AOC violasays Apr 2020 #52

Stay in the truck, Alexandria, we got it. jmg257 Apr 2020 #54

Ok. After this, who could possibly give a shit ehat she says? Squinch Apr 2020 #55

Yep, she needs to get over herself. A one-term rep trying to call the shots... brush Apr 2020 #61

"The flight attendant comes down the aisle with her food cart ... . 'Can I interest you betsuni Apr 2020 #60

Not endorsing the Democratic nominee AOC...well let's see if you get reelected. Demsrule86 Apr 2020 #62

more accurate title: AOC on supporting Biden: " I think it's incredibly important to support the Dem jorgevlorgan Apr 2020 #71

That should be what we see on DU. True Blue American Apr 2020 #88

Who writes these shizz-stirrer headlines? struggle4progress Apr 2020 #75

A public spat with will help Joe here in Florida. GulfCoast66 Apr 2020 #83

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Joe Biden: 'Absolutely' Must 'Rally Behind Our Democratic Nominee' pnwmom Apr 2020 #86