Posted on 06/10/2019 8:50:40 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Well, well, well, what a pretty picture we have with Democrats these days, with radical Democrats now looking at primary fights with utterly crazy socialist ones.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be planning to primary her fellow New York Democrats for a Senate seat, getting ready to target Sen. Chuck Schumer or Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
That's what Mike Allen at Axios is reporting, citing what's apparently an upcoming Axios on HBO segment, citing "top Democrats," who "buzz." He writes:
Top Democrats tell "Axios on HBO" they expect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may eventually primary one of the two New York senators — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in 2022, or Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in 2024.
Why it matters: AOC has instantly become one of the party's most coveted endorsers (up there with Clintons and Obamas) — and has recently made common cause with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a pairing that could take off.
A note of caution, though is in order first: Allen's piece quotes only a spokesweasel, and that person seems to be playing down the idea. Maybe the whole thing is a weather balloon or a bite-back bid from Ocasio-Cortez against Democrats who've whispered 'primary' at her for her seat. But who knows what the HBO segment will yield? Allen's a smart swamp thing, and presumably knows what he's talking about.
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Do I have to switch to D in NY to be able to vote for AOC in the primary? :)
It’s just too delicious an opportunity to pass up :)
The barmaid’s pants must really be getting big! I don’t think her a$$ is that big, but, hey, give it a try. Make Schumer’s glasses slide off his nose!
That would be an extremely entertaining race to watch....Chuck Schumer needs a good primary opponent.
Party of Keystone Copism
Very plausible scenario. The Democratic Party in New York is increasingly composed of non whites. They are not going to tolerate much longer white relics like Cuomo, Schumer and that vapid peroxide blonde holding the top posts and having the real power.
A win-win for us since one of them will go down in flames.
For me, a win would be a defeat in the general elections for WHOEVER THE DEMOCRAT NOMINEE IS.
This just might work. The voters will always vote Dem, but give them a choice in a Dem Primary and they likely will vote the old bums out as they will never vote against their party in the general
Schumer or Gillibrand get primaried by AO-C, then New York being New York, she goes on to win the general election, she is then in the position in 2028 or 2032 for a shot at the Presidency.
Idiocracy came to America rather much more quickly than anybody could have guessed. It may already be here.
despite his idiot factor, Schumie has 20 years of experience in the Senate, and another 15+ has a house rep. He obviously knows the ins and outs of DC and probably knows a lot of dirt and wields a lot of peer pressure power.
It would be pure bliss to see all that beltway knowledge get knocked out by sheer stupidity.
GO AOC!!!
That would be like curing cancer and then getting AIDS from the treatment.
I might scrounge together five bucks to donate to her campaign.
despite his idiot factor, Schumie has 20 years of experience in the Senate, and another 15+ has a house rep.
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Therein lies the problem.
Was NEVER meant to be that politics was a life choice.
If a ‘commoner’, represent your neighbors as a Congress critter for 2 years, then go home and endorse your neighbor to replace you and go back to your farm or store and help your constituents like they helped you when you were ‘away’.
If you owned property, you could be the ‘mouthpiece’ for your state for 6 years and hopefully you will find something to do in 6 years so another gets a chance.
AND the state will appoint the ‘Senator’.
Good plan but the ‘benefactors’ started writing laws and amendments to virtually ensure your seat for almost as long as you REALLY want it.
It was never meant to be to get elected and the next day start raising money for your next campaign.....
Narcissim knows no bounds !
Go for it !, and get run over by "the machine" !
What a great example of stupid Millennials thinking they know it all and are entitled to whatever they want.
My God.
Right now she’s just annoying. If she tries this, the Democrat party will destroy her.
Someone needs to remind the first term AOC she is still a back bencher.
Switch to a D... by the time you can switch “New York Minute” the democrats might just switch to C or S because the mask is off (had Hillary won) and they are openly Socialists. Make that Communists.
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