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comradebillyboy

(10,972 posts) Thu Jul 11, 2024, 09:10 AM Jul 2024

Democratic Socialists Rescind Endorsement of AOC [View all]

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was unendorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America.

https://politicalwire.com/2024/07/11/democratic-socialists-rescind-endorsement-of-aoc/

And nothing of value was lost. Any Democratic politician who is involved with or is a member of DSA really ought to rethink their choices.

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Democratic Socialists Rescind Endorsement of AOC [View all] comradebillyboy Jul 2024 OP

Good for her! yardwork Jul 2024 #1

That's what I say! 2naSalit Jul 2024 #14

Oh wait. It gets better. yardwork Jul 2024 #2

They should be 100% irrelevant at this point. Thx for more info. n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2024 #7

So the DSA can't walk and chew gum. Iggo Jul 2024 #13

I take this as evidence that to them, it's the same. yardwork Jul 2024 #16

Exactly. Much of this is being generated by the media and GOP travelingthrulife Jul 2024 #28

Strong disagreement. The DSA is not a front for right wingers. yardwork Jul 2024 #33

Did not say that DSA was created by media or GOP travelingthrulife Jul 2024 #39

Their commitment to antisemitism is as high EllieBC Jul 2024 #38

Yikes! I did not realize how overtly committed they are to antisemitism! unblock Jul 2024 #3

BFD - how many voters do they represent? RainCaster Jul 2024 #4

DSA suddenly got large and well-funded around 2014 or so. yardwork Jul 2024 #9

"Large" is a relative term. They've never been very big. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #20

Yes, large is relative. My point is that they increased in size very quickly. yardwork Jul 2024 #26

That's not a bad thing - nobody needs the endorsement of anti-Semites. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #5

Good for her. This is something to be proud of. JI7 Jul 2024 #6

DSA is a different party than the Democratic party... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #8

A number of elected politicians who caucus with Democrats run as members of other parties. yardwork Jul 2024 #10

But AOC is not one of those. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #12

Yes, she's been a member of DSA since she was elected. yardwork Jul 2024 #15

She's distanced herself from them, of late. TwilightZone Jul 2024 #22

Yes, and I recall they've been mad at her for other things. yardwork Jul 2024 #24

With our electoral college system, a 2 party system wnylib Jul 2024 #34

Agreed. We're stuck with this antiquated system with its roots in slavery. yardwork Jul 2024 #35

Couldn't the Citizens United decision be overturned wnylib Jul 2024 #36

Sure, if we ever get a reasonable majority again. yardwork Jul 2024 #37

DSA isn't a political party so much as a political organization. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #27

Good. ismnotwasm Jul 2024 #11

This might be the best thing to ever happen to her career! Congrats AOC! Welcome to the Establishment! tritsofme Jul 2024 #17

I want to sing Happy Birthday, welcome to the Establishment! Very good news for her future. betsuni Jul 2024 #18

I'd tell them, "Get lost Dizzy-A-Holes, who oasis Jul 2024 #19

So let me see and let me think. GreenWave Jul 2024 #21

Marx is dead. People like dead Jews. /nt yardwork Jul 2024 #25

I step away from the LOONEY bin Historic NY Jul 2024 #23

https://www.dsausa.org/ Goonch Jul 2024 #29

Does any one care about the DSA? LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #30

Good. She doesn't need the endorsement rollin74 Jul 2024 #31

The Lady Is Well Shut Of Them The Magistrate Jul 2024 #32

That's a win for AOC! lees1975 Jul 2024 #40