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Showing Original Post only (View all)AOC and Ilhan Omar want to block Biden's former chief of staff [View all]
Source: Axios
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar are boosting a petition against Joe Biden nominating his former chief of staff to a new role in his administration, calling Bruce Reed a "deficit hawk and criticizing his past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts.
Why it matters: Progressives are mounting their pressure campaign after the president-elect did not include any of their favored candidates in his first slate of Cabinet nominees, and they are serious about installing some of their allies, blocking anyone who doesn't pass their smell test and making noise if they are not heard.
Driving the news: Some progressives have privately said the order of Biden's announcements was important to send an early signal the incoming administration took them seriously. So far, theyre suspicious of some of the people being named or rumored for jobs but happy with John Kerry, Janet Yellen, Alejandro Mayorkas and Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Omar (D-Minn.) and fellow Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) are the first sitting members of Congress to sign the petition, which objects to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management and Budget. It was launched by Justice Democrats.
Why it matters: Progressives are mounting their pressure campaign after the president-elect did not include any of their favored candidates in his first slate of Cabinet nominees, and they are serious about installing some of their allies, blocking anyone who doesn't pass their smell test and making noise if they are not heard.
Driving the news: Some progressives have privately said the order of Biden's announcements was important to send an early signal the incoming administration took them seriously. So far, theyre suspicious of some of the people being named or rumored for jobs but happy with John Kerry, Janet Yellen, Alejandro Mayorkas and Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Omar (D-Minn.) and fellow Squad member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) are the first sitting members of Congress to sign the petition, which objects to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management and Budget. It was launched by Justice Democrats.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/aoc-ilhan-omar-block-biden-former-chief-of-staff-8e0101c5-0094-415f-af80-5583a8ff8e6f.html
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Even without that label they'd have a difficult time winning a statewide office or....
George II
Nov 2020
#71
We lost several House seats because repugs ran negative ads calling Dems radical socialists...
brush
Nov 2020
#250
Don't be naive. Candidates in deep blue districts can survive that but the one in red or purple...
brush
Nov 2020
#259
Do you know what progressives from the AOC wing won in R+ districts ? I'd be interested to know.
OnDoutside
Dec 2020
#334
I think it is funny when people say stuff like, "Without us you wouldn't have won".
Sloumeau
Nov 2020
#219
Are there any specific examples of what you consider to be unacceptable derogatory remarks?
Sapient Donkey
Nov 2020
#234
There is absolutely no evidence that they have made younger voters vote Democratic.
AmericanCanuck
Nov 2020
#289
Sorry, their contribution to the party lost seats. Because R-Scums used them as cannon fodder....
machoneman
Nov 2020
#312
Sorry, no! Lol! I don't hear anyone complaining about progressives not voting for Biden
peoli
Nov 2020
#225
Also, what did they do to help us win if not retain House seats? What they did do...
machoneman
Nov 2020
#311
Why is it bullshit? Some of the best times this country has ever had was when progressive
Escurumbele
Nov 2020
#34
Some Americans may get hundreds of dollars more in Social Security benefits under Biden's proposal
tirebiter
Nov 2020
#91
Biden won't cut social security...and house members have no say in who is chosen for
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#301
+ 1. As my grandma used to say "a family doesn't air their dirty laundry". Work it out in private.
iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#85
+ agree - two senate seats on the line. the rethugs will weaponize our division against us. nt
iluvtennis
Nov 2020
#293
Outside of very safe and very blue districts...it's unlikely that they could win a statewide election.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#94
No This This - Their Progressive Message Is Up Against 1.15 Billion A Year In Think Tank Spending
DanieRains
Nov 2020
#126
Try looking at the states we need to win in... what you suggest won't work. We need a 50
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#302
And If Progressives Don't Think Their Voices Are Being Heard We Will Lose 40 Seats In 2022
DanieRains
Nov 2020
#140
Work to make your ideas acceptable to the areas we must win in to hold the Senate or
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#305
They can have a meeting with Joe Biden's transition team instead of going to the media.
AmericanCanuck
Nov 2020
#180
Right. Tax the hello outta the rich instead. Fat money made fat profits on covid misery.
mpcamb
Nov 2020
#14
Agree. Biden's got a deep bench and doesn't need a deficit hawk. Maybe he'll let them have a meetup
ancianita
Nov 2020
#16
I hear you. But even if we don't need this right now, we can handle this. It shouldn't rattle us.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#136
Welp, I'm left of social democrats, old and have been paying attention for a long time.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#155
The surpluses were mocked and ridiculed when Gore campaigned on putting them in a SS lock box.
Yavin4
Nov 2020
#30
Bush spent the surplus Clinton left behind in two years on his invasion of Iraq
Escurumbele
Nov 2020
#73
With so many issues it's going to be impossible to find any that are 100% pure enough....
George II
Nov 2020
#89
You're correct. If they were serious they'd be having private communication with Biden...
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#100
This was a well written and informative post. Thank you for taking the time. I appreciate it.
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#208
You had to really pretzel to fashion any kind of argument there. Here is the thing. Two days in a
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#205
It is really too bad. I am hoping she gains wisdom thru experience, but she keeps slipping backward.
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#294
And unless we get the Senate we get nothing. So let's postpone this discussion.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#304
I agree with you - thinking dem deficit hawks bring unity is a set up . Building up $$GOP gets
lunasun
Nov 2020
#325
Bernie was making noise four days ago, saying that Biden best not shut progressives out of Cabinet
True Dough
Nov 2020
#11
Amen. Anyone who thinks they have a lock on the Dem party due to a "mandate" is delusional.
58Sunliner
Nov 2020
#87
++ See my post 325 on this - same thoughts about GOP IN 2024+ 2020 was about trump removal
lunasun
Nov 2020
#326
Oh, Bernie! That ship sailed long ago when Biden was chosen as our party's nominee.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#270
They'll get little support for that. They are becoming increasling annoying and irrelevant...
brush
Nov 2020
#12
His past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts should be a factor for any Democrat
Autumn
Nov 2020
#25
When did Bruce Reed support cuts to Social Security and Medicare? Unless I missed it - never.
George II
Nov 2020
#110
He served as executive director for the Simpson-Bowles Commission which did recommend cuts.
Autumn
Nov 2020
#152
bwahahahahahahahahahaha. I wish Bernie were all powerful as he is in your mind.
Autumn
Nov 2020
#284
No it was not founded by Bernie supporters. It was founded in 1986. Well before Bernie was supported
Autumn
Nov 2020
#292
Right, and Biden plans to expand both programs. I'm not worried about Bruce Reed at this point.
Midnight Writer
Nov 2020
#119
The idea that Reed was in favor of cuts to Social Security and Medicare is a misnomer.
George II
Nov 2020
#134
Ah, that's where the ridiculous idea that Biden would cut SS and Medicare came from.
betsuni
Nov 2020
#160
What voters want is a large umbrella. I like Biden a lot but several factors played into his win.
58Sunliner
Nov 2020
#82
They don't have to come up with 79,900,000, it only has to be a contraction.
58Sunliner
Nov 2020
#224
We will win future elections with moderate candidate. He won with more votes than anyone
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#306
Reed has been known as a budget hawk for ages, I just showed you that, he is not simply some
Celerity
Nov 2020
#233
they (and others) are objecting to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management
Celerity
Nov 2020
#240
"past support for Social Security and Medicare cuts" Is that good? Let's hear it out.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#65
Hopefully it will come up in hearing(s). I'd like to know the context & beliefs of higher officers.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#83
I'm simply suggesting that views on cornerstones of Democratic values be brought to light.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#106
I agree but most in this thread seem to think they can tell the young....we already got your vote
questionseverything
Nov 2020
#104
So let's see, in the last few days certain members of Congress have attacked Biden's choices of....
George II
Nov 2020
#69
One of the things I love about our party is that they don't all walk in lockstep.
Native
Nov 2020
#76
Kerry is a deficit hawk. So is Yellen. So is Mayorkas (Chair of the US Chamber of Commerce no less).
beastie boy
Nov 2020
#84
What does Reed's work history even qualify him to be a "tech advisor." I've found nothing.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#174
Fine. It's not that hard. I was just hoping to find out some background on the guy
ancianita
Nov 2020
#252
many (not just AOC) are objecting to Reed potentially serving as head of the Office of Management
Celerity
Nov 2020
#242
Good for them. We need substantive change, not neoliberal normalcy. Nt
Fiendish Thingy
Nov 2020
#103
No. Just because an opinion is held, does not mean that it's a valid one or helpful one.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#298
This petition was launched by the "justice democrats", which was founded by Cenk Uygur and Saikat
still_one
Nov 2020
#124
I'll grant that people change. I'd just like to know how and why he's changed into a tech advisor.
ancianita
Nov 2020
#175
The "left" is not a coalition on it's own, it's part of the DEMOCRATIC coalition....
George II
Nov 2020
#187
The Justice Democrat's petition is a publicity stunt being flogged by David Sirota and The Intercept
lapucelle
Nov 2020
#273
They're doing themselves NO favors. Stunts like this only serve to create distrust and resentment.
NurseJackie
Nov 2020
#268
Justice Democrats, David Sirota, and The Intercept helped enable Trump's election in 2016.
lapucelle
Nov 2020
#275
Without a doubt the Democratic Party does need the progressive voters to vote for the Dem candidate
UCmeNdc
Nov 2020
#278
I'm betting they're just doing this to send a message to the base that they're working for them....
Chakaconcarne
Nov 2020
#283