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In reply to the discussion: What is your opinion of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? [View all]Qutzupalotl
(14,286 posts)40. I was worried about her, and I'll admit I was wrong.
I always liked her personally. Most of my fear was coming from her endorsement/promotion by Randy Credico, who is a close ally of Roger Stone the Ratfucker. That was coupled with her calls and work to primary established Democrats, so taken as a pair it suggested she might be a plant.
Now I see that Credico has essentially flipped for Mueller and has harshly criticized Trump on Twitter. Also, now that AOC has stopped trying to primary Dems and has turned her guns to Republicans, I like her a lot more.
Its good to be on your guard and know who youre dealing with, but in this case my fears were overblown. I now think shes a good asset for us. She sounds a lot like Bernie but without being Bernie, you know?
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She's reminds me of my favorite politician, Shirley Chisholm... Unbought and unbossed!
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2018
#14
She apparently won 2nd place microbiotics award while in high school and did specialize IntRel & Eco
TheBlackAdder
Dec 2018
#91
absolutely support her, she terrifies the Rethug scum, I agree with most of her main political goals
Celerity
Dec 2018
#15
I missed that, and it definitely adds to her appeal. Only problem is that here in the US...
TreasonousBastard
Dec 2018
#19
How did you feel when she attacked Joe Crowley (AFTER the primary), Tammy Duckworth.....
George II
Dec 2018
#118
my first impression is she lets her ego control her actions. Sometimes, you don't have to talk
beachbum bob
Dec 2018
#18
I like her but that doesn't mean she would be an effective leader of a group.
grantcart
Dec 2018
#21
I think she is an excellent advocate, however, those who are asserting that the republicans and fox
still_one
Dec 2018
#23
I love her. We need liberals that make people believe government can do good things for them.
brewens
Dec 2018
#24
That's fair... but, to suggest that AOC might look to serve her own interests
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#109
Thought that's what you said... no worries though. Hope all goes well despite the distractions.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#120
I view her situation like Tim Tebow's NFL career, and let me explain that in further detail.
Tommy_Carcetti
Dec 2018
#38
this is actually a great reply, very well thought out and so accurate of what the MSM does
Celerity
Dec 2018
#122
I like her fighting spirit. She's a real leader. I don't always agree w/her, but...
Bucky
Dec 2018
#43
You got that right... the future looks bright indeed with AOC bringing the heat.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#93
AOC is Young and Full of Fire-I'm Looking Forward to Seeing What She Can Accomplish
dlk
Dec 2018
#61
She is right about a lot of things. She needs more polish to be able to get things done. nt
Blue_true
Dec 2018
#64
She doesn't meet the age requirement in the Constitution to run in 2020. nt
TexasTowelie
Dec 2018
#103
A little seasoning and she'll do just fine. I think she's prime leadership material.
marble falls
Dec 2018
#96
I would hesitate before comparing someone who hasn't spent a single day in Congress yet....
George II
Dec 2018
#99
I would hesitate as well if comparing achivements, experience, and accolades
Devil Child
Dec 2018
#104
We ere fortunate to have her. She's not the only strong young Democrat we elected to the House
Tom Rinaldo
Dec 2018
#108
I don't have one yet. Her record of accomplishments in Congress is rather sparse at this point
DFW
Dec 2018
#110
They SHOULD be afraid... VERY afraid!! No amount of man-splainin' by Rethugs will keep AOC quiet.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2018
#121
I love her - I love that she keeps her constitutients informed & fights backs
womanofthehills
Dec 2018
#127
I find it interesting how she truly wants to drain the swamp/change DC but Repubs hate her.
LonePirate
Dec 2018
#129
I didn't like her attacking Democrats, but to be fair, she has done well in the last couple of weeks
OnDoutside
Dec 2018
#132