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7. I fully support AOC
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 04:57 PM
Aug 2020

and think she will have a bright future. But she has to pick her battles and develop a thicker skin. Stop going after anyone on Twitter who says a word of criticism. That is a reality of politics she needs to get use to.

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Thanks for keeping it real AOC. jalan48 Aug 2020 #1
Although her assessment of Kasich is basically correct comradebillyboy Aug 2020 #2
Reminding us of his putrid policies & positions isn't an attack--it's a statement of fact. CrispyQ Aug 2020 #3
I mean qazplm135 Aug 2020 #4
Well, he's a man, after all, and she's a young woman. Mariana Aug 2020 #15
Did he need to use the platform given him by the Democratic Party to attack a Democratic Rep? Caliman73 Aug 2020 #8
Totally agree. BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #41
Context is important. Caliman73 Aug 2020 #44
So she should just sit back and take it? Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #10
Really? PTWB Aug 2020 #28
he attacked her first nt Celerity Aug 2020 #32
AOC took a while to "wake up" herself; I remember when she said "we'll see" about endorsing Biden LongtimeAZDem Aug 2020 #56
I remember too. cwydro Aug 2020 #57
I hope the crazies kick him out of their party. theaocp Aug 2020 #5
K&R demmiblue Aug 2020 #6
I fully support AOC Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #7
She has a great understanding of how to use social media to her advantage. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #11
Yes she did Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #22
Context. He is not just "some jerk". Caliman73 Aug 2020 #45
He's still a jerk Trumpocalypse Aug 2020 #46
Important thing to keep in mind ... he has weight in Ohio ... and no Repuke has won POTUS mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #9
He essentially said she isn't a Democrat. Cuthbert Allgood Aug 2020 #12
After we WIN, yah, fuck a whole bunch of people ... mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #13
No, he said that she doesn't represent all of the Democratic Party as Trump/GOP would want maximusveritas Aug 2020 #42
Anybody,anywhere, who gives "weight " to Kasich is so warped they'll never vote for a Dem ever! BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #20
Uh-huh ... so why is he there then? (nt) mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #23
You got me. Ever studied his views? He's opposed to everything we stand for. Is he getting more time BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #25
Maybe we should trust the Democrats in charge of the convention know what they're doing? mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #29
Ok then, if we're going to shut up like Republicans and just march in lockstep, then I say BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #30
I'm really just talking about the point that he could sway some votes in Ohio ... mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #31
I'm older and cast my first vote for Democrats in 1970. so seeing lots of baffling things over the BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #36
I understand it's a compromise and it's frustrating to me too mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author maximusveritas Aug 2020 #43
That anti-woman asshole went after her Sympthsical Aug 2020 #14
Let-go and trust-Joe. This ain't Biden's first time at the rodeo. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #16
I'm not hand-wringing. We're going to win. Sympthsical Aug 2020 #19
So? I can't get as worked-up about things like that. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #21
You think Kasich is going to get up there tonight and "left-attack"? George II Aug 2020 #49
We "let go and trusted" in 2016 that campaigning in Wisconsin was unnecessary. BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #26
It's not 2016. It's a new day. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #35
It's not a new day until the day after Election Day. Hope springs eternal. BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #37
All I'm seeing is negativity and second-guessing... NurseJackie Aug 2020 #40
"A republican defining our party for us"? Are you serious? A 5-10 minute speech... George II Aug 2020 #48
Follow up - Kasich spoke for 4-1/2 minutes. That did NOT "define our party for us"!!!! George II Aug 2020 #53
This regressive jerk is a TROJAN HORSE at the gates of the Democrats...and BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #17
Ridiculous. No he's not. NurseJackie Aug 2020 #33
Do you know what a Trojan Horse is? George II Aug 2020 #54
Kasich is not there to talk to us gratuitous Aug 2020 #18
Exactly ... I think it's smart. If Charlie Crist wanted to come and talk up Biden/Harris mr_lebowski Aug 2020 #27
Thank you. I trust Joe. I trust our party leadership. These laughable "Trojan Horse" claims... NurseJackie Aug 2020 #34
Well Done AOC Yoyoyo77 Aug 2020 #24
Agreed. From someone who has voted AGAINST Republicans for 50 years this election. BamaRefugee Aug 2020 #38
Amen ibegurpard Aug 2020 #47
I'm with AOC. Fuck Kasich! Greybnk48 Aug 2020 #50
Me too! Fuck Kasich he is NOT a moderate jcgoldie Aug 2020 #51
He has no respect or concern for women. Who can forget this: Mariana Aug 2020 #52
Me too! Cbus Girl Aug 2020 #55
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