Posted on 01/11/2019 7:20:45 AM PST by RoosterRedux
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is already making enemies in the House Democratic Caucus — and some of its members are mounting an operation to bring the anti-establishment, democratic socialist with 2.2 million Twitter followers into the fold.
The effort, described by nearly 20 lawmakers and aides, is part carrot, part stick: Some lawmakers with ties to Ocasio-Cortez are hoping to coax her into using her star power to unite Democrats and turn her fire on Republicans. Others simultaneously warn Ocasio-Cortez is destined for a lonely, ineffectual career in Congress if she continues to treat her own party as the enemy.
“I’m sure Ms. Cortez means well, but there’s almost an outstanding rule: Don’t attack your own people,” said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.). “We just don’t need sniping in our Democratic Caucus.”
Incumbent Democrats are most annoyed by Ocasio-Cortez’s threat to back primary opponents against members of their ranks she deems too moderate. But their frustration goes beyond that: Democratic leaders are upset that she railed against their new set of House rules on Twitter the first week of the new Congress. Rank and file are peeved that there’s a grassroots movement to try to win her a top committee post they feel she doesn’t deserve.
bttt
AOC is the result the dems never thought about. An indoctrinated fool that might actually challenge the party elites.
They planned to carefully groom those who they would choose to join their elite club. Much like Clinton was brought along. Bill was not an anomaly that came out of nowhere. He was noticed, groomed and promoted along the way.
He was also taught how to wield power, how to solidify a base and he was damned good at it.
Barry Obama was entirely a creation of those around him. He had no desire to work but was malleable by his controllers. He was their perfect creation: an entirely controlled being without free will who would sell his soul for fleeting power and fame.
Unfortunately for the dems Barry is too lazy do the work necessary to keep the machine working.
Along comes AOC, one of the brain dead , indoctrinated, soulless drones the party elites expected to use to keep themselves in power. Not only does she get elected but she acts exactly like she was taught to act. I Want It Now!
She has no concept of seniority or the slow game because she wasn’t taught that. She wasn’t expected to be one of the Select.
Certainly not one of the Inner Circle.
Frankenstein’s monster has come back to bite his azz off!
Go for it Sandy!
Don’t let those old white people keep the poor brown girl down!
Kick that door in!
We need more popcorn.
The question is, who is AOC’s boss, and who is his boss and his boss’s boss’s boss’s boss.
It is clear that the usual Democratic bosses aren’t running this show. So who the hell is?
“Make Chuck and Nancy beg to get a word in edgewise.”
AOC is the only creature in the swamp stupid enough to get between Chuck and a camera.
And best of all when she opens her mouth we are treated to a stream of semi-consciousness that is absolutely bewildering to thinking people.
No filter between pea brain and horse sized mouth.
And the media is loving it.
Pass the popcorn please.
She should become a Republican. She would be right at home taking pot shots at her fellow republicans.
Trump needs to invite her to the White house and have exclusive one-on-one , televised interviews/exchanges with her.
“It is clear that the usual Democratic bosses aren’t running this show. So who the hell is?”
Soros trying to hasten our demise?
Could be.
Steyr? Bloomberg?
Could be.
I think the election of President Trump caught the power brokers by surprise and the rise of healthy nationalism scared them into bypassing their established bench for a quick game changer.
Maybe Sandy OC is the not so subtle signal to the oldsters in the party their day is done?
A real investigative journalist could make their bones back tracking the money and exposing the power player behind AOC.
Sadly they’re as common as hens teeth.
No, I think we need as much as possible.
To quote Alan Moore: “None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with YOU. You're locked up in here with ME.” 🤣 https://t.co/8TCmKNJlkD
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 11, 2019
People like Pelosi, Schumer and Ginsberg make me glad that they won’t live much longer.<p.
People like AOC make me glad that I won’t live much longer.
Right on!
I started reading the responses. One of them said that the DNC needed to move further left, and that the current DNC is the same as the GOP of the ‘80s.
SMH
The fact she’s so dialed in to pop culture makes her dangerous, IMO.
That tweet was epic; nearly the level established by the POTUS.
The irony is that Rorschach is the most conservative character in Watchmen (except perhaps the Comedian).
Always had a more libertarian vibe toward Mr. Kovacs.
I’m not sure Alan Moore has much affection for conservatives.
Perhaps you are correct. In any event, he would not be in the company of AOC, considering his utter disdain for politicians.
She said congress shouldn’t get pay checks while the government is shut down. Making friends and influencing people
I love it!
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