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Before I dig into this: I am a Democrat, not a socialist. An actual Democrat. While no one is near perfect, the Democratic platform aligns with with my beliefs. However, I am not blind, there's room for comprehensive change. With that said, the party is being split by idiots..
When the Squad won elections, it was initially interesting to see these women win seats. My hope was that there would be an apprenticeship period, learning from veteran politicians. Washington is a treacherous place that consumes the naive. So, I waited. Then..
on her first day.. AOC decides to do this. That erased any faith or hope that this was going to work. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2018/11/13/politics/ocasio-cortez-pelosi-protest/index.html
First day near Pelosi's office, foolery. Like or not, Nancy Pelosi is a strong politician that fights Republicans with a No F**** Given attitude. She looks at the long game, instead of the quick fix. Yet, the disrespect off the bat was a harbinger of things to come.
For decades, AOC's district has been solidly blue. She defeated a veteran congressmen. Here's the thing: the low turnout during that primary.
How can you assume to understand voter turnout when you when a primary when less than a quarter of the voters show? But, she won.
How can you assume to understand voter turnout when you when a primary when less than a quarter of the voters show? But, she won.
This is the late Michigan Rep. Charles Diggs. He was the only congressman to watch Emmett Till being laid to rest. The only one. Also, one of the founders of the Congressional Black Caucus. The CBC has fought tooth and nail for Black constituents. Now..
members of the CBC have threatened to primary CBC members. Why? Instead of building a bridge, socialists choose this route. Kinda feels targeted. https://www.google.com/amp/s/thehill.com/homenews/campaign/452701-cbc-members-accuse-aoc-linked-justice-democrats-of-targeting-black%3famp
Defenders will say the Squad has Black members, how can they be anti-Black. It's the equivalent of having Black friends that you immediately cite when being called out.
Now, politics can be rooted in disagreement but what does this do for party unity?
“There is going to be a war within the party. We are going to lean into it,” said Waleed Shahid
Justice Dems spokesman. While the GOP builds, these dorks want conflict.
Justice Dems spokesman. While the GOP builds, these dorks want conflict.
Bernie Sanders caught two asswhoopings election-wise and yet this..
Make it make sense.
Make it make sense.
Let's talk defunding the police. An awful message with serious consequences. First, I am no fan of law enforcement. They need massive reform and demilitarization. No need for armored personnel vehicles. See, a better message. But, no. The GOP jump at the message and won seats.
Beth Van Duyne won a House seat on the strength of campaigning against defunding the police. A message that should never be. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article245834305.html
Abby Spanberger flipped Eric Cantor's old House seat, the Virginia 7th in 2018. She never mentioned defunding the police, yet her opponent seized the message and she barely held on.
I am a Democrat, not a socialist.
A Lewis/Cummings/Chisholm/Obama/Harris Democrat. The socialist wing has shown their asses. You don't spit in the face of those whose shoulders we stand on. As such, I will match your respect, but will exceed your disrespect. Every day.
A Lewis/Cummings/Chisholm/Obama/Harris Democrat. The socialist wing has shown their asses. You don't spit in the face of those whose shoulders we stand on. As such, I will match your respect, but will exceed your disrespect. Every day.
