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In reply to the discussion: Ocasio-Cortez to campaign against Democratic Congressman William Clay in St. Louis [View all]Cha
(298,283 posts)35. Ah, Luv! You missed
the huge brouhaha when Jake Tapper asked Senator Duckworth what she thought of AOC's politics playing in the Midwest and Tammy told him..
"DUCKWORTH: I think it's a future of the party in the Bronx where she is. I think that we as legislators needs to listen to our constituency and get out there. I think what she did, she did the hard work and pounded the pavement and she was out there talking to everyone about constituents and I think that was a difference. She turned out voters and reflected the needs of her district
https://crooksandliars.com/2018/07/tapper-asks-duckworth-if-democrats-are
Link to tweet
Hope that clarifies!
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Ocasio-Cortez to campaign against Democratic Congressman William Clay in St. Louis [View all]
RandySF
Jul 2018
OP
Is this what her district wants her to do, and is this what they elected her to do?
still_one
Jul 2018
#1
Interesting that she choose to campaign against a very liberal Democrat in MO
still_one
Jul 2018
#11
That is sure what it looks like, and frankly I am sick and tired of those who have are only look to
still_one
Jul 2018
#89
what is that...punishment? Quid pro quo in Washington? Well you would know better than I. nt
JCanete
Jul 2018
#83
She deserves NOTHING after pulling stunts like this. She has just shown her true colors
still_one
Jul 2018
#90
She should worry about her own election...and all this targeting of Dems is not helpful...I gave her
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#18
And if the seat goes to a Republican? Incumbents have an advantage and primary voters are very
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#22
In trying to help elect progressive Democrats who are not members of the status quo.
Tatiana
Jul 2018
#31
He has been there less than 20 years. She supported sanders who was there much longer
JI7
Jul 2018
#38
Well... people were mad when Obama took on Bobby Rush in a primary challenge, too.
Tatiana
Jul 2018
#39
No. What's obvious is that the choice of who is being supported has nothing to do with ideology
GulfCoast66
Jul 2018
#55
"She supported sanders who was there much longer" - funny how that works out, eh?
George II
Jul 2018
#104
It is foolish to take such a risk and this is a progressive Democrat being targeted...I am
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#98
It is not what she is ...she is going after Democrats and could cost us a majority.
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#19
Yeah right and in two years she may experience a primary as an incumbent...I know that district,
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#23
If we lose a majority because of this shit, I truly will lose my mind...not different than what cost
Demsrule86
Jul 2018
#24
less concerned about someone exercising their democratic right to participate in our primary
bigtree
Jul 2018
#64
AOC isn't exercising her democratic right to participate in "our" Primary - she is a New Yorker....
George II
Jul 2018
#85
Bill Pascrell is one of the most respected NJ Congress person, a very nice man who...
George II
Jul 2018
#106
She has just burnt bridges with a lot of Democrats with the stunts she is pulling lately, and this
still_one
Jul 2018
#92
Yeah, and removing two veterans will just make more baby assigments available.
joshcryer
Jul 2018
#96