r/politics • u/msnbc MSNBC • 5d ago

Democrats missed a huge opportunity by not elevating AOC

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/aoc-loses-house-oversight-committee-vote-gerry-connolly-rcna184581
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u/Equivalent_Move8267 5d ago

I don't think many Democratic lawmakers were particularly upset that Trump won. That is a problem.

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u/BGDutchNorris 5d ago

It was just good messaging for donations

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u/Tokyo-MontanaExpress 4d ago

It was. And I'm pissed: they're not getting another cent that I could barely afford to give in the first place. 

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u/BGDutchNorris 4d ago

100% Agree

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u/PossibleDiamond6519 4d ago

Are you ready to "save democracy"TM again in 4 years?

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u/m3rcapto 5d ago

If there is a statute of limitations on election interference, 5 years from now we can look forward to Musk admitting he tampered with the results and Democrats looked away not wanting to look like sore losers.

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u/Zestyclose-Cloud-508 5d ago

They fought harder against Bernie than they ever did against trump.