Let Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez Speak
with her own unique voice. She was elected by her district. She needn't answer to anyone but her own constituency. None of us here on DU are House members, not have ever been. Let her find her own path. Leave her alone to make her own way. She is on our side, so let her do her job her way, please.
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But when I bring up something that's not positive, the gods delete it with a warning. I always have a link to back it up. IDK. 
“Those who know don’t talk. Those who talk don’t know." (The Tao Te Ching) 
Agreed. It really serves no good purpose for anyone to do things that distract from our party's message and agenda. Whenever I see a grandstanding or showboating politician, it doesn't really speak well for the entire party. All I'm saying is that any thing that diminishes the Democratic party, its leaders, its message, or its agenda is something that weakens us and that benefits the GOP and the Russians. We don't have the luxury of giving people time to make mistakes, or "discover themselves" or "feel-their-way" along. At this particular junction in time, our representatives need to be prepared to hit the pavement running.
and he's rising fast:
https://www.sbsun.com/2018/12/21/rep-pet-aguilar-d-redlands-will-have-a-key-role-in-next-years-democratic-house/
I'm thrilled to pieces. But he would be road kill in the rear view if he did any of this stuff we're all supposed to be thrilled about. Here's an excerpt from the article which is behind an annoying paywall:
Still, it’s not a guarantee to creating legislation. Aguilar and the rest of the Democratic House will need support from conservatives to get bills through the Republican-controlled Senate and signed by the Republican president.
New laws for the 31st District
Over the two-year congressional session, Aguilar introduced 11 bills, three of which were signed into law by President Donald Trump.
“Despite being in the minority party, I was able to work to get things done to help the region out,” Aguilar said.
The laws he got passed are job-creation bills for vets and a scholarship program for students of color, also a post-office rename, which I guess makes him a socialist.
That's a question that deserves an answer. I would be interested in hearing how she explains it and what her motivation may have been. Even though it wasn't a deciding vote, it certainly does provide a clue regarding party unity at this critical juncture. Democrats have an opportunity, but we don't have the luxury of squandering that opportunity for the sake of grandstanding, or splitting-off, or "making a name" for one's self. It's time to get with the program and become a monolithic and unmovable voting-bloc. All I'm trying to say here is that the Democratic party needs to work together, toward a common goal. Anything else only serves to benefit the GOP and by extension, to benefit Russia.
I was happy to see her vote no on this one.
kinda like the 60 vote rule in the senate stopped the public option and then the ptb passed the aca with reconciliation, which only needed 50 plus votes
I love her, if I am gonna die early of some curable disease I am glad someone is hollering about it
You're right, it's not surprising at all that loyal Democrats take issue with groups associated with Cenk Ugyur. He's a toxic mess.
Is she still on the "Board" of that group?
...and sometimes she acts her age. She is endearing in a strange sort of way.
