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In reply to the discussion: NY 14 AOC edges out rightwing false flag opponent. [View all]PTWB
(4,131 posts)40. No one thought the contest was going to be competitive.
Last edited Wed Jun 24, 2020, 10:20 AM - Edit history (1)
It was of note because AOC has faced an extensive right wing misinformation campaign. Her primary opponent was an ultra right wing conservative Republican proponent of abolishing Medicare and Social security until registering as a Democrat to try to primary AOC. Despite that persons tea party pedigree, a number of so-called Democrats threw her their support.
THAT is why the contest and the results are of interest.
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Even this very disengaged, casual observer from CO read her opponent's resume and thought WTF?
hlthe2b
Jun 2020
#17
A lot of these issues that are thrown out aren't really serious considerations.
R B Garr
Jun 2020
#38