Ocasio-Cortez takes direct shot at Pelosi and Schumer

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34. There must always be a balance between stability and change.

AOC's comments should never be perceived as a threat to the existing order, to re-establishing a modicum of political stability. Change IS stability. It always has been.

Think Hillary Clinton in 2016. She had all of the old established Dems backing her, but the party was, admittedly somewhat staid. Yes, she did win by 3 million votes, and that in itself speaks of the strength of the Democratic Party nationally. But back then, we came up short in local and state elections in a big way, and as seems the Dem tradition, did a mediocre to poor job with framing and messaging. The Dems couldn't seem to overcome the intense and pervasive right wing media networks, and the ascendant right wing/fascist movement. We should all be relieved that the Trumpian fascist movement has peaked and is now in a slow but inevitable decline.

To push for "stability" without respecting AOC's comments is, IMO, misguided. A younger Dem leadership means a more passionate leadership. Pelosi, Hoyer, Schumer, Clybourne, et al have served the party well. But the Dems also have an embarrassment of riches in their younger ranks who deserve to be heard. Let's hear more from them.